Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Davidson Funeral Home - Topeka
Topeka, Kansas
Dec 18, 1930 – May 27, 2020 (Age 89)
Joanne Hibbert, age 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Joanne was born December 18, 1930 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Casper and Mary (Kaberline) Eakes. She grew up in Topeka, attending Sacred Heart Catholic School, graduating from Hayden High School in 1949. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and later became a member of Assumption Catholic Church. She worked for a short time at Hallmark Cards in Topeka where she met David Hibbert. They were married April 19, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1996. Joanne is survived by two sons, David (Kim) Hibbert of Wakarusa, KS and Daniel (Diana) Hibbert of Topeka, KS; three daughters, Mary Jo (John) Lowe of Topeka, KS, Deborah (Bob) Werts of Lawrence, KS and Cynthia (Mark) Johnson of Haslet, TX; a brother, Louis Eakes of Tecumseh; three sisters, Eileen Bohannon of Topeka, KS, Ann Lambert of Topeka, KS and Theresa Zotto of Ozawkie, KS; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tara Lynn Johnson on May 18, 1977 and eight siblings.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She will lie in state Sunday from noon – 5:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Papan’s Landing Senior Center, 619 N.W. Paramore Street, Topeka, KS 66608, and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com
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Aunt Joann has a special place in my heart. She was one of a kind. I have many fond memories of her. Please know your all in my prayers
Stephanie OFlaherty
June 01, 2020 | Ukiah, CA | Family
Prayers to the family. She was a special lady, sorry for your loss.
Karen Ireland
May 30, 2020 | Topeka, KS
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Daniel Shipman
May 30, 2020 | Grapevine, TX | Friend
Comforting Spray
Daniel Shipman
May 30, 2020
Grove of 35 Memorial Trees
Vanessa Calhoun
May 30, 2020 | Topeka, KS
To all of the Hibbert Family,
We are thinking about all of you during this time. We have such fond memories of your Mom from our childhood summer gatherings at our farm or your home in North Topeka. I hope your memories bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Sending lots of love your way.
Barb Quaney and Doug Jones
Fort Collins, CO
May 30, 2020
My very deepest sympathy for families, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time
Linda Foster
May 30, 2020
She was a very sweet woman and I'm sorry to the hibbert family I'm saddened to hear my foster Grandmother passed away but she's with the Lord love ya Grandma you'll be missed
Edward Simpson
May 30, 2020 | Grandchild
Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray
Bud Shipman
May 29, 2020
