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JoAnn Tabb Obituary
JoAnn was born Feb. 28, 1937, in Hardin County, to Elmer and Elizabeth McMillen. Her devoted spouse of 62 years, John Walton Tabb, passed away in 2018. JoAnn had two siblings who loved her dearly, a sister, Mildred McMillen Dunn and a brother, Kenneth McMillen, both deceased.
JoAnn graduated from Elizabethtown High School in 1955 and she was a member of First Christian Church in Elizabethtown. She enjoyed spending time with her family, helping others and she had an amazing green thumb that always produced gorgeous flowers.
JoAnn had a quick wit and a compassionate heart. In the early 1980s, JoAnn and John volunteered at the Companion House, a homeless and temporary housing shelter, in Elizabethtown.
JoAnn's children are John Michael Tabb of Mabelvale, Arkansas, along with his deceased son, Billy John Tabb; Cynthia Ann Tabb Sheriff of Owensboro, along with her husband, Ed, deceased daughter, Melissa Dawn Russell; and son, Samuel Wayne Russell in McKinney, Texas, along with Sam's wife, Shannon, and their twin girls, Brooklyn and Violet Russell; and Patty Jo Tabb Sears of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, along with her husband, Jim Sears, and their daughters, Sydney and Sami Sears. JoAnn's passing also deeply has saddened cherished nieces, Suzie Dunn and Laura Harper; beloved nephews, Todd McMillen and Scott McMillen; her treasured sister-in-law, Shirley McMillen; and many close friends.
JoAnn's family appreciates your prayers, thoughts and love. JoAnn now is reunited with John, and her heart will ache no more.
The family will have a private memorial service later this year.
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Steve Hughes
May 13, 2020
I am saddened to hear of your loss; I do believe she is in Heaven with her husband and they will look over you always.
Carol Bolton
April 28, 2020
Cindy , Jim and I were so sorry to hear of your mothers passing . You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Bonnie Young
April 22, 2020
JoAnn was a kind and compassionate person. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved her.
Pam
April 21, 2020
She was a great mom and wife she was a true and nice friend who will never be forgotten we will miss her but she won't be forgotten. God bless the family
Betty Lewis Sayre
April 21, 2020
Dear friends, we are keeping you in our prayers. Joann was a wonderful mother and good friend. May flights of angels wing thee to thy rest.
John/Esther Sheriff
April 20, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Joyce Wills
April 20, 2020
JoAnn was a very sweet an loving lady I loved her she was a very easy lady an friend to get attached to will miss her❤Rest In Peace Joyce Wills
Don Jackson
April 20, 2020
JoAnn was a loving mother of not only her children, husband John, but almost anyone she came into contact with. Both John and JoAnn were special people in my life. I wish the best for all the family members and especially Cindy.
God Bless
Pam Romero
April 20, 2020
She may be gone but not forgotten she will be miss but as a friend to her kids I'm here and you all have my prayers she in God's hands and both will be watching over you all
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