D. JoAnn Jones, 84, died November 26, 2022 at Saint Catherine Hospital of Dodge City.  She was born on January 31, 1938, the daughter of Ray and Evilo (Warren) Vannaman.

As a small child, JoAnn moved from Kalvesta to Garden City with her family.  She completed her education in the Garden City School district, graduating from high school in May of 1956.  JoAnn was united in marriage to Larry Jones in June of 1956.  To this union, two daughters were born, Debra and Luisa.

JoAnn was a homemaker and took pride in taking care of her family.  She assisted Larry with different tasks, like the saw sharpening business.  JoAnn enjoyed gardening, sewing, and bird watching.  She was also an avid crossword and jigsaw puzzle solver.

She is survived by two daughters, Debra Maas and husband Randy of Cheney and Luisa Schriner of Dodge City; four grandchildren, Michael and Nathan Arntt, Brandie Schriner, and Logan Schriner and wife Shelia, and 10 great grandchildren.  JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry; and five siblings, Lottie Sperry, Leroy Vannaman, Maxine Knight, Wanda Ward, and Warren Vannaman.

Funeral service will be held at Dodge City Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Mr. Jeff  Hiers presiding.  After the service, cremation will take place and a private family burial will be at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City.  Visitation will be at Dodge City Church of the Nazarene prior to the service on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 9:00 AM until service time.  Memorials are suggested to the children/youth ministries or Boot Hill Al-Anon Family Group at the church in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest
book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.