Joanne M. Wycoff-Johnston, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at her residence.
Born March 14, 1945, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Lyman Wycoff and Edna (Harrison) Wycoff. She married Larry R. Johnston on July 5, 1992, and he survives.
Other survivors include 5 children- Terri Mitchell (Chris) of Whiteland, Debbie Yount (Mike) of Whiteland, Sandra Johnston of Washington state, William Johnston (Laura) of Carmel, Pam Raisor (Dan) of Nashville; 3 siblings- Victoria Cohen (Mark) of Martinsville, Mary Kelly (Gene) of Fort Wayne, Lyman Wycoff Jr. of Bradenton, Florida; 9 grandchildren- Austin Mitchell, Chase Chambers, Gavin Chambers, Jarrod Nichols, Meghan Nichols, Nicholas Johnston, Henry Johnston, Marshall Johnston, Brittany Yount; 5 great grandchildren- Lyrica Yount-Phillips, Braiden Shipp, Tank Chambers, Tytan Chambers, and Taizen Chambers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Donald R. Hatfield, Jr, 4 grandchildren- Michael Shane Hayes, Benjamin Hatfield, Brandon M. Mitchell and Gwen Mitchell.
Joanne had lived in this area since 1990 after previously moving from Indianapolis. She graduated from Ben Davis High School, and House of James Beauty School,. She attended Grace Wesleyan Church and was a long time member of Eastern Star, Lyndhurst Chapter. Joanne was a real estate agent for several years, assistant manager for Merchants Bank for 5 years, and a self-employed beautician for 30 years. Joanne enjoyed sewing and embroidery, gardening and flowers, working in the yard, reading her Bible, and really enjoyed her quiet time, She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, November 4, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Jose Rivera officiating.
Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.
Friends may call on Monday morning from 12:00 noon until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Association, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
