Joanne (Shook) Heesch

Born in Catawba County on September 9, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Lee and Wilma Ruth Huffman Shook.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Jerry Shook.

Joanne was employed at Hickory Daily Record for 43 years.

She is survived by her husband Roger Ray Heesch of the home; son Joey Annas (Kiperly) of Hickory; daughter Joni Joiner (Jeff) of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren Leigh Annas, Jaxon Joiner, Jacob Joiner and Jace Joiner; great grandchildren Carsyn Griffin, Madyx Annas; step-daughter Emily Heesch of Hickory; step-son Marty Heesch (Shelia) of Hickory; sisters Peggy Kucko (Don) of Conover and Ruby Overcash (Charles) of Catawba.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00am at Catawba Memorial Park with Jeff Joiner officiating. Pallbearers will be Joey Annas, Jeff Joiner, Marty Heesch, Terence Cansler, Kevin Isenhour and Parker Story.

Roger would like to invite everyone to his residence for a small reception after graveside service.