Joan F Connell

Joan Francis Connell of Mahomet passed away on June 18, 2021 at Waterford at Bridle Brook Assisted Living in Mahomet, IL.

Joan was born October 03, 1931, in Dewitt, IL, the son of Carrie and Jim Brownfield.

She is survived by her children, LeAnn (Donald) Winemiller and Michael (Myrna) Connell; sister, Marge Irving; grandchildren, Angel (Steve) Bebout, Cara (Jeremy) Cordy, Loren (Nicole) Winemiller and Michaela (Taylor) Connell; great-grandchildren, Austin, Colleen, Zachary, Levi, Carmen, Morgan and Charlotte; and great-great-grandchildren, Jayden and Havana.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Edward L. Connell, her parents, daughter, Colleen, brother Donald (Joyce) Wilson and sister Mary Ratliff.

Joan worked when she was younger as a cosmetician in several malls and shopping centers but her full-time job was being a wife, mother and eventually grandmother and great-grandmother. Her home was always in the best condition and she was constantly cleaning. Grandma and Grandpas home was always open and where all family gatherings were held. She loved her family deeply and was always there to help out or just listen to their problems. She was a great cook and was famous family-wide for her secret recipe cheese dip. She enjoyed traveling when she was younger, accompanying her husband, Ed Connell, whenever possible when he traveled for business. She lived a long full life that enriched everyone else's that had the privilege of calling her mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend. She will be deeply missed but always in our hearts.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Joan's name to the Developmental Services Center of Champaign for his great-grandson, Austin Gill.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 PM, Wednesday, June 30th at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign. Illinois 710 N. Neil St., Champaign, Illinois 61820, with a memorial visitation prior from 12 until 1 PM. Inurnment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Farmer City.

Please join her family in sharing memories, photos and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Memorial Visitation Wednesday June 30, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820 Memorial Service Wednesday June 30, 2021 1:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820