Joann H. Koontz, age 83, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2018. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Joann worked behind the counter at a soda fountain serving chocolate sundaes, candy bars and scooped old fashion ice cream cones. This is the same soda shop where Joann met the love of her life Ken. Joann's life long love for animals, led her to volunteer her time for over 20 years with the Zoo Knoxville. She is preceded in death by her son, Mike Koontz; parents, Sarah and Page Hurley. Joann is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Kenneth Koontz; daughter, Sharon Koontz Richardson; granddaughter, Anna Richardson and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Debbie Helsley, Stephanie Walker, Amanda Madson, Dr. Alexander, Dr. Malka, Dr.Villar, Molly, Janet, Aaron, Deidra, Donna, Whitney and Patrick, for all of your wonderful care and support. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home and Cemetery, 2300 Adair Drive Knoxville, Tennessee. Family will meet at Greenwood Cemetery, 5300 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, for a graveside service at 11:00am on Thursday, January 25, 2018, with Rev. David Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914. Online Condolences may be made at www.berrylynhurst.com.
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