JoAnn Fannin (nee: Butcher), Age 83 of Chardon Twp., died October 29, 2017 at Heather Hill Care Communities, Munson Twp., Ohio. Born March 6, 1934 to Lindsey and Mary (nee: Tackett) Butcher in Van Lear, KY, she has been a Chardon area resident since 1967. JoAnn enjoyed crocheting, knitting and especially shopping. She was a devoted and loving wife of 63 years and was a cherished and dedicated mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Herman, whom she married June 5, 1954 in Paintsville, KY, her children Teresa (Brian Stephens) Fannin and Phillip Lee Fannin and two beautiful granddaughters, Lindsay Jean and Jessica Lynne Fannin. She also leaves her brother Tom (Pat) Butcher and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Billy, Lindsey, Jr. and Everett and sister, Jean Salyers, who will all greet her in heaven.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St. (on St. Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon. Private family burial will be held. The family suggests donations to Alzheimer’s Association,
Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, 70 W. Streetsboro St., Suite 201
Hudson, Ohio 44236. www.alz.org. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.