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87, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Roy A. and
Alta May (Baker) Knotts.
Joann enjoyed all types of sports especially watching the Cincinnati Reds, Ohio State and all her grandchildren's activities. She liked to do word searches and collected angels. Joann loved being with her family and cherished time spent with them. She will be greatly missed.
Joann is survived by her children: John (Dennis Perri) Benton, Stephen (Kathryn) Benton, Richard (Karen) Benton, Susan (Steven) Vanzant, Michelle (Charles Gifford) Wheeler; honorary daughter Angela Routzahn Runyon; siblings: Marvin Knotts and Donald (Elsie) Knotts; 12 grandchildren: Joe (Stephanie) VanHoose, Carrie (Dan) Hartley, Andy (Robin) Wheeler, Stacy (Kenny) Slusher, Aaron (Emily) Wheeler, Jessica (Jeremy)
Messina, Nick (Hannah) Benton, Ashley (Zach Massie) Vanzant, Audrey Vanzant, Josh, Jacob and Joe Gifford, and 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Vernon E. Benton; a sister, Eulah Shaffer and a granddaughter, MacKenzee Hartley.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at LITTLETON & RUE Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 22nd from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.littletonandrue.com.
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Larry Ashbaugh
August 18, 2021
Thinking of your entire family at this time.
vicky l smith
August 17, 2021
Joann and I spent a lot of time together during ball season. We became very good friends. We would root for our team all the while sharing our secrets and a little gossip. We lost touch once Preston retired from ball. I have often thought of Joann. She will be missed. My heart goes out to all of the family.
Marvin Knotts and Debra Snook
August 16, 2021
Family is so precious. No words can express our sorrow. All our love goes out to you.
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