Barbara “Joann” Dillow, nee Bourland, 88, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Tuesday, December 17, 1935, in Dongola, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Joann was a member of First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL where she joined the weekly church sewing group. She was a maestro on the sewing machine and a master quilter, but her talents did not end there. She always boasted an impressive flower garden and her skills in the kitchen were always greatly appreciated. In her free time she enjoyed fishing and watching Cardinal’s baseball, March Madness, and Ice Skating. She was loved by so many people and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents, Harvey and Motelle, nee Cooks, Bourland
- Sisters:
- Wilda Adams
- Loretta Sorenson
- Emigene Walters
- Brothers:
- Charles Bourland
- Robert Bourland
- Hubert Bourland
- Willard Bourland
- Myron Bourland
- Dean Bourland
Surviving are her:
- Loving husband of 71 years, Gerald Dillow of Fairview Heights, IL
- Children:
- Greg (Lisa) Dillow
- Barbara (Gary) Jacobs of Collinsville, IL
- Philip Dillow of O’Fallon, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Matthew
- Jacob
- Jeffrey
- Autumn (Jason)
- Alan (Jackie)
- Abigail (Armando)
- Great-grandchildren:
- Spencer
- Dawson
- Zoe
- Micah
- Many dear nieces, nephews and cousins
- Dear friends:
- Aaron and Ruby Bryan
- Sharon Grider
- Polly Oliver
- Pat Thomas
- Barbara Robinson
- And many others
Memorials: Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 – 10:00 am, Monday, April 22, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, April 22, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL with Pastor Scott Douglas officiating.
Interment will take place at 3:30 pm at St. John’s Cemetery in Anna, IL.