Joann Boose

Georgetown - JoAnn Boose, 83, of Georgetown passed away at 8:37 AM on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. She was born on August 1, 1933 in Indianola, IL to Charles and Eva (Baird) Brant. She was united in marriage to Jack Boose on May 23, 1958 in Georgetown. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2011. She is survived by four sons, John Boose of Petersburg, IL, James Boose of Georgetown, Jay (Nancy) Boose of Georgetown, and Joe (Nicole) Boose of Georgetown; a sister Dorothy (Bob) Henline of Vista Valley, CA; four grandchildren, Shelby (Chris Crowl), Bethany, Nikayla, and Jayson Boose, all of Georgetown; and a special niece and nephew, David (Merri Jo) Brant and Janet (Sam) Shank. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and three sisters. JoAnn was a graduate of the Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and began her career as an RN at Lakeview Hospital. She then became employed with the VA Hospital from which she retired. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, swimming, bike riding, and flowers; especially her geraniums. She also loved to spend time with her grandchildren and was active with a group of Lakeview College of Nursing Alumni. A service to celebrate the life of JoAnn Boose will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Chapel, 200 E. West St. in Georgetown. Reverend James Blue will officiate. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Ridge Farm. Visitation will also be held from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, July 25, also at Houghton-Leasure in Georgetown. Memorials may be made to the Georgetown Fair Livestock Dept. Please join JoAnn's family in sharing memories, photos, and video of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.