JoAnne E. Latta, nee Lewis, 68, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Wednesday, January 3, 1951, in Oklahoma City, OK, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
JoAnne was a member of First Baptist Church in O’Fallon, IL. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. JoAnne had a deep love and devotion to her family and friends. She loved reading especially her bible (11 times), knitting, embroidery, and she was a faithful prayer warrior.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents: Jesse and Shirley, nee Pitts, Lewis
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Stephen R. Latta of Fairview Heights, IL
- Children
- Stephanie (Corey) George of Fairview Heights, IL
- Jason (Kimberly) Latta of Sparta, IL
- Christopher (Connie) Martin-Latta of Lakeland, FL
- Craig Latta of Fairview Heights, IL
- Brother: Stephen (Carolyn) Lewis of Fairview Heights, IL
- 20 Grandchildren
- 20 Great Grandchildren
- Dear friend of 35 years: Kay Michalak
- Dear friend: Sheila James
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church O’Fallon Building Fund.
Visitation: Visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, August 23, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Doug Munton and Rev. Skip Leininger officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, in St. Louis, MO.
3 Comments To "JoAnne E. Latta"
#1 Comment By Jim and Rosie Robinson On August 21, 2019 @ 3:49 am
Dear Steve and family, We were deeply saddened when we read of JoAnne’s death. We are praying for you all.
#2 Comment By Royce and Jolene Braden On August 22, 2019 @ 4:10 pm
Steve,it is so hard to lose your mate and life partner that you are experiencing I can’t express the sorry felt She has to be in Gods arms now,Amen
#3 Comment By Joe & Beth Phegley On August 22, 2019 @ 4:18 pm
Steve, Chris, Jason, Stephanie, Craig & Family,
From the bottom of our hearts, we are sad by this passing. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was so strong in her Faith, I know she is celebrating in Heaven. Sending love and prayers to everyone now and in the weeks to follow.