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Joan "Joann" Ayres
Des Moines, Iowa
June 23, 1941 - October 14, 2024
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Joan "Joann" Ayres Obituary
Joann Ayres, 83, died Monday, October 14, 2024 at Accura HealthCare of Pleasantville. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.
Joann was born June 23, 1941 in Rockwell City to Glen and Ruth (Long) O’Neall. She was a graduate of Havelock High School in 1959. Joann worked with special needs kids in Davenport and then at ChildServe in Johnston until her retirement. She was recognized by Governor Branstad as the Iowa Caregiver of the year in 1998. Joann enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children: Scott (Debra) Ayres of Johnston, Gina (Gordon) Conrad of Colfax, Neal Ayres of South Carolina, Jennifer (Dennis) Sheppard of South Carolina; grandchildren: Scott’s- Justine, Brennan, Jonah, Shane; Gina’s- Henrik, Danni, Pernille, Megan, Ben, Rebecca; Jennifer’s- Katherine, Victoria, Murray; Neal’s- Annie, Ryan, Alexis, Drew; 14 great grandchildren; siblings: Lois Speer, Betty Hauswirth, Mary Martens, Bill O’Neall, and Jon O’Neall.
Joann was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jennifer Ayres.
Memorial contributions may be made to ChildServe of Johnston, Iowa.(https://www.childserve.org/donate/)
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Joann Ayres, 83, died Monday, October 14, 2024 at Accura HealthCare of Pleasantville. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.
Joann was born June 23, 1941 in Rockwell City to Glen and Ruth (Long) O’Neall. She was a graduate of Havelock High School in 1959. Joann worked with special needs
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