JoAnn Propst Childers, 87 of Route 4 Hickory, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2023.
JoAnn was born November 15, 1935 in Catawba County to the late Dock Propst and Emma Stilwell. She was a beloved mother and home maker. JoAnn graduated from Hildebran High in 1954 and upon graduation she enrolled at Clevengers Business College; where she then went on to work as a secretary in the trucking industry and then retired from Sams Club where she worked as a food sample vendor. She also delivered Hickory Daily Record newspaper for many years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Sandy Childers; and siblings, Hazel Heavner, Josaphine Baker, Louise Abernethy, and Paul Propst.
She is survived by her son, Chris Childers; step-son, Marshall Childers; unofficially adopted son, Alan Cook; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM in the Catawba Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Bert Dixon officiating.
The body will lie-in-state on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church at 1823 3 rd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.