Joanne Robb, 86, of Princeton, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born in Princeton on Tuesday, October 21, 1930 to George and Marietta Lynn.
Joanne was a lifelong area resident and deeply involved in the Princeton community through real estate and local government. She was a real estate agent for Georgia Board Realty and American Real Estate for many years. She also served as the Patoka Township Trustee.
On Wednesday, May 12, 1948 in Princeton, IN she married Jackson Upton Robb, who preceded Joanne in death on October 5, 2005.
She was a member of the Broadway Christian Church of Princeton and was a long time member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star and the local Realtor’s Association. She loved volunteering at the Brumfield School and was an avid PCHS band booster, traveling with the band to Washington, D.C. after the band won at state and was invited to play at the inauguration parade of President Jimmy Carter.
Joanne is survived by her three sons, Mark (Leeana) Robb of Princeton, IN, Casey (Benita) Robb of Acworth, GA, and Thomas Jackson Robb of Princeton, IN, and one daughter, Tracy Robb, of Evansville, IN. Joanne is also survived by her sister, Nancy Hyneman of Princeton, IN, and six grandchildren, Grant, Clay, Christopher, Courtney, J.C. and Sophia, as well as six great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack, daughter Cynthia Lynn Perryman, and grandson Josh.
Joanne’s family has entrusted Doyle Funeral Home in Princeton with arrangements.
Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church located at 201 East Broadway in Princeton, IN with Pastor John Dunn officiating.
Visitation with the family will be on the same day from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Condolences may be made online at www.doylefuneralhomeprinceton. net or the funeral home Facebook page. For additional information, please call 812-385-4334.
What a nice lady.She will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to Mark and family on the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you all.
Mark and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers for your loss.
Gene and Jennifer Stormont
We would like to convey our deepest sympathies on Joanne’s passing.
Sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. Would like to convey sympathy to her children and sister Nancy.
Bobby & Shirley Whitted
So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers
Casey, you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry about your loss,your mom was a great lady.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. Joanne was such a special person and a proud mother and grandmother. I won’t be able to attend the service Saturday but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Moore
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Family of Dorothy Koberstein
Mark, Casey, Tom & Tracy
Our deepest sympathy to all your families. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sending love from Illinois!
So sorry Mark To hear this news!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Julie Adams McFadden
On behalf of our family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Joanne’s family.
Joanne not only was our realtor many years ago, (to whom we continue to appreciate her tremendous help in finding the perfect home for our family), but she was also a good friend and classmate with my mother, Ada (Griffin) Slavik. I know how much my mother appreciated Joanne’s friendship.
We were saddened to hear of your loss. May God’s love and peace comfort you.
Our thoughts & and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Very sorry Mark. My thoughts are with you.
Tim Miller
Tom ,
I just want you to know we are praying for you and your family at this time of grieving. Please know if we can help to call on us.
Sincerely, Michele Wilhite and family