In Loving Memory of Joanne Claudia Goebel who peacefully passed away on January 31, 2022.
Survived by her loving husband of 65 years of marriage Charles J. Goebel. Beloved mother of Kurt Goebel and Kate Kennedy. Mother in law to Steve Kennedy and Charmaine Goebel. Grandmother to Emily Benfer, Erich Goebel and Clare Goebel. Great Grandmother to Killian Goebel and Lily Rose Benfer.
Joanne was born March 14, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Newton Claude Beasley and Mildred May Goodwine. Beloved sister to Joyce Alvessa Perbix and George Richard Beasley.
Joanne attended the MacMurry College and received her Bachelors in Education and then the University of Illinois where is earned her Masters in Education. She was an elementary school teacher. She loved children and enjoyed teaching very much. One of her greatest accomplishments in life was being an Artist. Joanne was an incredibly gifted wood carver and painter. She carved hundreds of beautiful wood pieces in her lifetime. She was an avid master gardener winning several awards for her home's landscaping. Also, Joanne was passionate about tennis. She won several tournaments and played into her eighties.
Lastly, thank you for everyone who touched her life and our family's journey to the end. She will be remembered by her contagious laugh and beautiful smile. Joanne will be cherished by her family and truly missed.
Services to be held privately
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