JoAnn Mae Hill-Merritt passed away peacefully at her caregivers home in Tampa Florida on December 22, 2014. JoAnn was born on August 20, 1930 in Indianapolis Indiana to parents William and Margaret Mason. She grew up in Mars Hill and attended local schools. She was an assembly line worker for FMC and manager at Pit Stop Liquor Store. She enjoyed gardening, holidays and walking. She was a member of VFW & Eastern Stars. JoAnn is survived by her sisters Shirley Johnson & Jeanne Kessler. 3 sons Stan, Kim and Gary and loving daughter Debby Collins, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and loyal dog Missy. Preceded by her son Brent and grandson Bradley. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make donations to the Alzheimer's association in JoAnn's name. Calling will be held at Flanner and Buchanan-Speedway on Tuesday December 30th beginning at 1pm followed by the Funeral Service at 2 pm. Burial will be in West Ridge Park Cemetery.
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