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Joann Dolby Obituary
Joann Dolby, 89 of Huntington, passed away Saturday afternoon September 14, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Joann was a long time member of Pleasant Chapel Community Church, where she played the organ and piano and taught Sunday School for over 50 years.
Joann was born on February 24, 1935 in Huntington, a daughter to the late Warren G. and Retta (Thorn) Smith.
She was united in marriage to Robert L. Dolby on July 24, 1955. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1993.
Joann is survived by a daughter: Deborah (Dan) Hunter of Roann; two brothers: Patrick (Mary) Smith of Huntington and Ned (Nan) Smith of Fort Wayne; three sisters: Phyllis (Eldon) Bruner of Huntington, Sharon Sisson and Suellen Jones both of Warren; three grandsons: Jeremy Hunter, Scott Hunter and Jason (Sarah) Hunter and two great-grandsons: Bennett and Elliott.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel 1901 Guilford St, Huntington, IN 46750
Funeral Services will be on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior at Pleasant Chapel Community Church, 880 E. 1100 N., Roanoke, IN 46783.
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Phyllis Stetzel
September 25, 2024
So sorry Deb. Thinking of you and all family that Joann was so proud of. We are in Austin so unable to attend services. Blessings to all. Your Mom was a perfect Christian example. Always a beautiful smile.
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