Joanne Fort Jones, age 93 of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 11:03 am on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Joanne Dean was born in Massac County, IL to Joe and Hazel Dean on June 21, 1928.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Rev. David Deem and Rev. Joey Dunning officiating. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Through the years, Joanne worked for Graman Architect, Citicorp Saving and Loan and as head librarian at Metropolis Public Library. She taught Sunday school for many years at First Baptist Church and was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Joanne is survived by one daughter, Devon Wilke; three grandchildren, Nikki Barnhill (Chad), Courtney Wilke (Becky), and Hunter Wilke (Meghan); seven great grandchildren, Cole Barnhill, Harlie Barnhill, Alyssa Wilke, Cal Ginger, Emma Wilke, Thomas Barrett and Eric Barrett; one sister, Donna Taylor; one niece, Lisa Brooks; two nephews, Jeffrey Higgins and Mark Fort; and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Hazel Dean; 1st husband, Howard G. Fort; one daughter, Glenda Fort; 2nd husband, Dan G. Jones Sr.; one sister, Phyllis Higgins; and two sons-in-law, Jerry Hunt and Tom Wilke.

Memorial contributions may be given in Joanne's name to the First Untied Methodist Church, 100 East 5th Street, Metropolis, IL 62960. Condolences may be left online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home.

First Methodist Church
100 E. 5th Street, Metropolis IL 62960
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