JoAnn Coke 1930-2022

JoAnn Coke, 91, formerly of Soldier, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Hoyt.

She was born Nov. 27, 1930 in Topeka, the daughter of Dean and Eula Wyre Billings. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1949.

JoAnn was a homemaker and had also worked in retail sales for many years.

She married Ernest Coke on Nov. 20, 1948 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2015. JoAnn was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marjorie Adams.

Survivors include a son, Craig Coke (Lois), Tonganoxie; three daughters, Angie Brown, Hoyt, Pam Jones (Bob), Topeka, and Laurie Wilhelm (George), Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Donna Powell (Phil), Phoenix, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the Holton Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society, and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. There will be a register book available to sign at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

(PAID OBITUARY)

The Holton Recorder

109 W. Fourth St.
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-3141
 

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