Remembering Joanne Thelma Matlock
February 28, 1946 ~ February 19, 2013 With heavy hearts, Jo Anne Thelma Matlock of Drumheller, mother of Jolene Crone and Pamela Wharf passed away peacefully on February 19, 2013 at the age of 66 years. Always searching, we know Jo Anne is in a better place where her peace has been found.
Jo Anne was born in Turner Valley, Alberta on February 28, 1946 daughter of Robert and Helen Matlock.
Her enjoyment in earlier days included dancing and bowling. She enjoyed time spent in her vegetable garden, sewing, baking, and raising pigs, all whom she took time to give names to. Her clam chowder and cream puffs were infamous! Building puzzles, and doing cross words and word searches were things you would see her doing on a daily basis. Jo Anne had a tender heart with a lost soul.
Jo Anne is survived by; her daughters Pamela Kimberly Wharf, Jolene Crone and son in law Scott Crone, grandchildren: Branden and Amanda Kissack, and Haylea and Bradyn Crone, great grandchild Kyran Kissack, sisters Hazel, Sue'Ellen, and Cindy Matlock, brothers Tim and Jaymie Matlock as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.
JoAnne was predeceased by; her daughter Dawna-Jo, brother Bruce, sister Charlene, and parents Robert and Helen Matlock.
A Funeral Service will be held for Jo Anne on Monday, February 25th at 1:00 P.M., at Courtney Winters funeral home, Drumheller, Alberta with Jerry Beskowine officiating.
Those who wish, Memorial donations may be made to the Drumheller Area Mental Health foundation, 351-9TH Street NW, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y1.
