Our condolences to the family. It has to be very difficult to lose both parents so close together. I remember what a sweet lady she was. I used to work with Allan at Mallinckrot. I went a few times to visit with them and pet their precious kitties. I’m sure JoAnn has reunited with Allan and you can find comfort in that.
JoAnn Alexander
May 13, 1947 ~ December 5, 2024
Born in:
Coulterville, Illinois
Resided in:
Greenville, Illinois
JoAnn E. Alexander, 77, of Greenville, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville, Illinois.
JoAnn was born May 13, 1947, in Coulterville, IL. the daughter of Franklin T. and Vivian (Clutts) Smoot. She married Allan Robinson Alexander on June 12, 1969, in Donnellson, IL. They were married for 54 blessed years.
JoAnn was a wonderful mother, loyal wife, and friend to anyone she met. She lived with her father and mother until her mother’s passing. She was later joined in the family by her stepmother. At a young age, she moved to live with her aunt and uncle, Thomas and Rose Smoot of Donnellson, IL. Her aunt and uncle were like a mother and father to her, and their children, equal siblings to JoAnn.
She worked tirelessly raising two children, working on the farm, and keeping up the household. She was later employed in Greenville, as well. Her passion in life was most definitely horses, of which she had several, and was extremely knowledgeable about them. Though she had many difficult times throughout her life, JoAnn always remained cheerful, friendly to all, and faithful to God.
JoAnn was preceded by her parents; loving husband, Allan; a son-in-law, Bruce Bowen; sisters, Martha Wilks, Janet Hunt, Virginia Brown, and Evelyn Bequette; a brother, Jerry Smoot; and a stepbrother, Joey Smoot.
She is survived by her son, Gary (Vicky) Alexander of Greenville, IL; a daughter Christine Bowen of Greenville, IL; a grandson, Jace Bowen of Greenville, IL, two step grandsons; and many step great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
JoAnn will be cremated per her wishes.
A memorial service will be held December 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Assalley Funeral
Home, 118 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL. 62246.
A private burial will follow at Reno Bethel Cemetery in Reno, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to Highland Animal Shelter, 510 Monroe St., Highland, IL 62249.
The family has entrusted Assalley-Young Funeral Home in Greenville with the ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.
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