JoAnn (Miller) Frakes, 82, of Avon, Illinois, passed away at 3:13 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois. JoAnn was born September 3, 1941 in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of Cecil and Mabel Miller. She was raised and educated in Basco, Illinois.

She married Roy L. Frakes  on April 16, 1960 and he survives.

Those left to cherish her memory are husband of 64 years, Roy L. Frakes, of Avon; children, Robbie (Bonnie) Frakes of Washington, Illinois and Kimberly (Doug) Baker of Bloomington, Illinois; grandchildren, Nick Baker, Nicole Paul, Roman Frakes, Rachel Frakes and Raquel Frakes; great-grandchildren, Delaney Baker, Paige Baker, Jackson Frakes, Lucas Frakes, Hudson Paul and siblings, Carol Miller of Basco and Doris (Charlie) Bietsch of Springfield, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Roy L. “Bill” Frakes; one sister, Dixie Wear.

JoAnn worked for Swan Hills golf course and Maytag Manufacturing. She later worked for the Avon School District as a custodian. She enjoyed working with all of the students in the school. JoAnn loved gardening especially flowers. She liked to watch the birds in her yard. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to watch basketball and other sporting events on tv. JoAnn was a very caring person and had a huge heart. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family graveside to be held in the Avon Cemetery. A celebration of JoAnn's life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Storm Shelter Pub in Avon. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Roy L. (Bill) Frakes and JoAnn Frakes memorial fund to provide an Abingdon/Avon High School student with a scholarship. Memorials can be mailed to Moore Memorial Home, PO Box 538, Avon, IL 61415. Moore Memorial Home, Avon, is handling the arrangements. For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit our website at www.moorememorial.com