She was the other half of a couple that preached the importance of kindness.

Fred and Joanne were eventually married in 1952.

It was with Jeannine Morrison that Joanne Rogers became known for her skills as a pianist.

Mrs Joanne Rogers next to a “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” poster

Together, the two women spent 36 years playing at over 300 concerts.

A camera movement will reveal a smiling Joanne Rogers taking a bite of food.

One social media usertweeted: “It’s a beautiful day in Heaven’s Neighborhood.”

Joanne Rogers and Yo yo Ma

Another Twitter userrespondedto the news, saying: “Say hello to Mister Rogers.

Boy, we could use him right now.

Rest well, Mrs. Joanne Rogers is survived by her sonsJames Byrdand John Rogers and three grandsons (viaDuquesne University).

Joanne Rogers