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JoAnn Holcomb Obituary
Visitation will be from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, July 14, 2025, Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
JoAnn was a retired hostess at Savutes Italian Restaurant. She loved to garden, spend time with her family, and volunteer with Victory in the Valley.
Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Madelyn Gillard; husband, Jim Holcomb.
Survived by her daughters, Kim (Larry) Peterson, Deb (Lou) Robelli, both of Wichita; son, Jim Holcomb of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, Justin Robelli, Jacob (Jam) Robelli, Adam Holcomb, Daniel Holcomb, Lanna Gutierrez, Joanna (Chris) Persyn; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218.
Visitation:
Monday, July 14, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206
Funeral Service:
Monday, July 14, 2025 11:00 am
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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