JoAnn R. Millard

JoAnn R. Millard obituary, Downingtown, PA

JoAnn R. Millard

JoAnn Millard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Inc. - Lansdale on Mar. 12, 2026.
JoAnn R. Millard, 88, of Downingtown and formerly of Lansdale died Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Benjamin V. Millard, who died June 7, 2022.

Born December 9, 1937 in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Ringer) Reraback.

Mrs. Millard was employed with Philco Ford for many years and was a longtime parishioner of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lansdale. She enjoyed socializing with the residents at her apartment complex and could often be found playing bingo or working on her wordsearch puzzles. She especially treasured visits and phone calls from her grandchildren and her beloved granddogs, (Taz and Turner) which alway brought her great joy.

Survivors include her children, Steve Millard (Sharon) of Garwood, NJ, and Elizabeth Shine (Todd) of Schwenksville; and five grandchildren, Abigail (Jamie), Joe, Noah, Pearse, and Saige.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Lou and Mary Ann.

Friends and family are invited to call after 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.

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