JoAnn Mary Meyer, 76, daughter of Ruth (Neely) and Larry Kreienheder, was born July 27, 1939, in Saint Louis Mo., and went peacefully home to be with our Lord on Jan. 9, 2016, surrounded and comforted by her loving family.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Larry Kreienheder, and husband, Roy William Meyer.
JoAnn is survived by her children, Stephen Roy Meyer of Gladstone, Ore., and Christine Ann Nickels and husband, Ronnie Nickels, of Raymondville, Mo.; grandson, Aaron William Davis of Raymondville Mo.; soon-to-be granddaughter-in-law, Jessica Raye McCallister; brothers, Bob Kreienheder and wife, Pam, of St. Louis, Mo., and John Kreienheder and wife, Karen, of Booneville Mo.; sister in-law, Ginny Brickey and husband, Gene, of O`Fallon Mo.; as well as numerous other family members.
JoAnn grew up in the St. Louis, Mo., area where she met the love of her life Roy Meyer. JoAnn married Roy on Sept. 27, 1958.
Roy and JoAnn moved to Raymondville, Mo., in 1972 with their two children, Steve and Chris. JoAnn has remained in the Raymondville area since 1972 and raised her family and developed many lifelong friends. JoAnn worked in the local banking industry serving her community as a bank teller in Houston and Raymondville and branch manager in Raymondville for more than 40 years.
JoAnn was a member Countryside Worship Church in Raymondville, Mo., under Pastor Rick Dixon. JoAnn received Christ as her Savior at a very young age and has remained faithful throughout the years to her church and community. JoAnn’s life and actions were an inspiration to all of us. JoAnn was very active in the church.
JoAnn, in her earlier years, was an avid gardener and loved to can the vegetables she grew. JoAnn loved to travel and took trips and cruises to New Orleans, Mexico, Europe, Caribbean and Alaska. JoAnn was very active and loved being a member of the Blue Heaven Club and Wild Bunco Bunch in Raymondville. JoAnn also loved serving at the Raymondville Picnic with The Blue Heaven Club and was an active member of the Houston bowling league. JoAnn loved playing online interactive games with her friends such as Words With Friends and others. JoAnn loved birds and has a beautiful collection of miniature birdhouses and bird decor. JoAnn has always loved animals and especially her current dog, Molly, and her kitty, Snickerdoodle, of which both are spoiled rotten.
JoAnn loved her family and friends. She always put everyone’s needs before herself. It was truly the highlight of JoAnn’s life to host many weekend and holiday events where family and friends congregated with good food, games, laughter, and life-long bonding. JoAnn created memories that will last a lifetime for all of us.
JoAnn was a true inspiration to all that were blessed to be part of her life. She loved her family, friends and church. She will be missed, but the memories that we all have of JoAnn bring a warm heartfelt smile to our souls. The fact that she is in heaven with her Lord, husband, parents, relatives and friends is comforting to all of us. JoAnn is a true angel of GOD. JoAnn has earned her wings and is rejoicing in the presence of the One she has so long desired to meet.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Evans Funeral Home. Burial will be in Licking City Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Pallbearers are PJ Murray, Joel Dodge, Cody Nickels, Jason Nickels, Guy Ceplina and Kyle Akers.
Memorials may be made to Countryside Worship Church, P.O. Box 115, Raymondville, MO 65555. To send an online condolence, please go to www.evansfh.com.
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