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Joann Collette Obituary

Joann Myers Collette

Corryton, TN

Joann Myers Collette, age 80 of Corryton, passed away on October 28, 2017. She attended Circle Assembly of God and was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Trula Myers; husbands, Ray Batts and Kenneth Collette, Sr. and a sister, Imogene Bowling. She retired from Hillcrest Nursing Home after 38 years of service. Survivors include her children: Donna Jo Milsap (Jimmy), Steve Widner (Rhonda), Jeff Batts (Bev), Greg Batts and Scott Collette (Teresa); grandchildren: Mandy Foster (Craig), Anna Maples (Nick), Zack Batts (Tabitha), Derrick Batts, Kayla Batts, Logan Batts, Mason Batts and Kendall Collette; great grandchildren: Owen, Tayler, Carson, Luke, Skyler, Parker and Emorie, and special friend, Kay Batts. Services will be private. Please visit www.berrylynnhurst.com to leave condolences for the family.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Oct. 31, 2017.

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Vickie Leach

November 10, 2017

To Joann's family,
So very sorry to hear that my best friend for many years has gone to her reward. I think of her often and what a lovely person she was. I know you all will miss her greatly. love you Jo.

Vickie and her family

November 2, 2017

Donna, Steve and family,
We are all so sorry to hear that Joann has passed--you are admired for keeping her close and taking care of her at home for many years. We know you all will miss her dearly; our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
The Bobbie Weaver Family
Steve, Sandra, Nancy & Randall

Tracie Widner

October 31, 2017

I'm sorry to here of Joann's passing. Ferris told Bryan and I just now. I hope and pray that she is at peace and her children and grandchildren are handling her passing well.

October 31, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort during the days ahead. Sue Sellers Lynch

Sandy Sellers

October 31, 2017

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was the first single mom I knew and it always amazed me how she kept those three wild teenage boys straight. She was the kindess loveliest lady in the neighborhood. I have nothing but fond memories of her. May God keep you in His loving care. Prayers and hugs. Fly high sweet lady...FLY HIGH

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