Joanne Johnson

Joanne Johnson, 87, of Danville, IL passed away on August 21, 2022 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.

Joanne was born on October 4, 1934 the daughter of Howard H. and Valeria Pearl (Hinton) Hearnley in Milwaukee, WI. She married Athum "Tony" Johnson on November 21, 1953 in Danville, IL and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2020.

Joanne is survived by five children, Cindy (Michael) Waters of Danville, Toni (Mark) Chase of Bismarck, Lisa (Dave) Richardson of Florida, Wes Johnson of Naples, FL, and Jay Johnson of Danville; thirteen grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren with one on the way.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Athum "Tony" Johnson, Sr, a son A.E. "Tony" Johnson III, four siblings, June, Imogene, Jerry and Stacy as well as two grandchildren, Lindsey and Hunter Richardson.

Joanne was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending her free time cooking, flower gardening, bird watching, playing games, and watching the St Louis Cardinals and the Illini basketball teams on television.

A Celebration of Life service for Joanne will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home in Danville, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61834. Pastor Jacob Chase will officiate. Cremation Rites will be accorded following services and inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 3-6:00 PM prior to the service on Thursday August 25, 2022 at the funeral home

Memorials may be made in Joannes name to the American Alzheimers Association.

Please join Joannes family in sharing memories and stories of her life through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.