Died peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2026. Joanie is now in heaven with her parents, Elizabeth and Thomas Reeves, Aunt Pauline and Uncle Edward Reeves. Plus her very best friend Judith Harrison.
Joanie was born on January, 14, 1945. Joan grew up in Peoria, Illinois. She was a graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was the biggest fan of the Vols.
In 1969 she started teaching U.S. History in Peoria.
In 1984 she moved to Tennessee with her family. She started working at Cain Sloan, where she met her good friend, Steve Lang.
She continued working with Cain Sloan/Dillard’s, where she met her best friend, Judy Harrison. Later she worked at Stein Mart until she retired. She met Cathy Urbanek, another good friend, while working for Stein Mart.
Joanie loved to travel, she has been all over the world. However, her favorite place was Lake Tahoe. She and Judy traveled extensively, they often visited Steve in Florida and Cathy in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Joanie enjoyed being on the water, especially on her house boat. She spent many happy weekends with friends on the lake.
Joanie was also blessed to have many good friends; Dottie Brown, Johnny Brown and Annie Clark. She also, wonderful neighbors and friends, Dennis & Michelle Ullrich.
Joanie will be missed by many.