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Joanne Rea Obituary

Joanne Reguli Rea

Was born March 19, 1954. She was born and raised in Franklin Indiana. She attended Franklin Community High School. She worked at Ann's Restaurant in downtown Franklin for over 20 years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend.

Joanne passed away peacefully at her home on September 19, 2011, with her family by her side. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Arlene Coffman; father, Joseph Reguli; and brother, Steven Coffman.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Rea; sister, Linda Hall; sons, Mike and Greg Asher; daughter, Melissa Perry; stepsons, Anthony, Alex and Ben Rea; and 19 grandchildren.

Her services will be held at G.H. Herrmann Madison Ave nue Funeral Home , 5141 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. The showing will be Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. and the service will be Friday, September 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: http://www.ghherrmann.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 22, 2011.

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