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Joan Gilcrease Obituary
Joan Marie "Jo" Gilcrease, 89 of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home. She was born March 31, 1934 in Bremerton, Washington. to Harry Donald Wall and Martha Cofer. She was preceded in death by parents, grandson, Eli Reuben Joy; sisters, Kimberly Roper and Barbara Cartwright; son-in-law, Bob Oaks.
She is survived by her five daughters, Leslie Oaks, Jennifer Joy and husband Scott, twins, Christy Scott and husband Chuck and Julie Gilcrease, Andrea Cyr and her husband Phil; grandchildren, Aimee Putnum and husband Shawn, Lacey Norman, Laura Chapick Joshua Scott, Gabriel Scott, Danielle Gilcrease, Daniel Gilcrease Bryant, Darren Bryant; great grandchildren, Sophia Joy and Ezra Joy, Orin and Lilly Putnum, Caleb and Nolan, Brooklyn Mejia, Ava Jo Bryant; sisters, Carol Burkey and husband Earl, Cathy Williams, as well as several other family and dear friends.
The family will host a life celebration at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.
Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com.
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