JOANN Jolley

JoAnn Amundsen Jolley 1932 ~ 2010 JoAnn Amundsen Jolley, devoted wife, loving mother, passed away June 1st from natural causes, in her home in South Jordan, surrounded by the family she loved.She was born the first of two children to Ephraim Nathaniel Amundsen and Glenda Pearl Christensen, on February 24, 1932 in Sacramento, California. She married the love of her life Merlyn Knighton Jolley in the Salt Lake Temple on February 27, 1953. They were blessed with seven children. JoAnn actively served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with Relief Society holding a special place in her heart. She served as a missionary in Salt Lake City at Temple Square and was a "Mission Mother" when her husband was called to preside over the California Carlsbad Mission. She also served as an ordinance worker in the Jordan River Temple. JoAnn and Merlyn lived 40 years in California before moving to South Jordan to build their retirement home. She made many new friends and relished life in her new home. She smiled through trials and was always grateful for her husband of 57 years for the tender love he gave her, even to the end of her life. JoAnn is survived by her husband Merlyn Jolley, and her seven children: Kathleen, Mike, Sheree, Dan, Peggy, Patty, and William, 43 grandchildren and 23 great-grand-children. Funeral services will be held June 4th at the LDS Chapel, 1080 West Chapel Ridge Dr., South Jordan. Viewing at 9:00-10:30 with services at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will also be held June 3rd from 7-9 p.m. at Lake Hills Memorial Mortuary & Cemetery, 10055 S. State St., Sandy. Interment at Lake Hills Memorial Mortuary & Cemetery. joannjollymemorial.shutterfly.com