Joan Marie Towns

Joan Marie McCallister Towns was born on April 27, 1953, and passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on February 24, 2025. Joan was welcomed into this world by her loving parents, John William and Donna Marie McCallister. She later became a big sister to John, Kay, and Karen. She often shared her cherished memories of growing up in a household filled with love. Joan was a graduate of HLV High School. She fell in love with and then married Larry Towns on May 28, 1971. Joan and Larry went on to have six children: Jamie, Brent, David, Amy, Kelly, and Lana. Joan was a very loving mother to all of her children; they were her pride and joy. She dedicated her life to staying home and raising her babies. Joan did not believe that babies could be spoiled, so she held and talked to her children as much as possible. She took her boys fishing and spent hour upon hour reading to all of her children. Her love was passed on through her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. Joan was a gentle soul with a soft spot for animals. She especially loved dogs and had many throughout her life. She would even bring treats for family members' dogs when she would go to visit the...[more]

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She was also known to "burn" a few cookies out of each batch; these cookies were given to the dogs. Needless to say, all of our dogs loved her right back. Joan loved the beauty of nature. She was especially fond of flowers and birds. She was a talented artist and would paint, draw, and embroider scenes from nature. She always had a beautiful flower garden and would share flowers and seeds with others. Joan and Larry planted a huge garden every year, and Joan would spend countless hours canning and freezing produce for her family and friends. One of the ways that she showed her love was by cooking delicious meals for people, and no one ever left her house hungry. Joan will be truly missed by everyone who knew her. When we think of her, we will remember her with a smile. Joan is survived by her husband, Larry and their dog, Scooby, her mother, Donna, and her siblings, John (Jill) McCallister, Kay Wenger, and Karen Thompson. Her surviving children include Jamie Towns, Amy (Travis) Johannes, Kelly (Les) Taylor, and Lana (John) Kinzebach. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Dr. Cheyenne Peters, Madison and Makenna Johannes, Warren (Mary), Weston and Max Taylor, Emmett and Tristan Taylor, Story and Haven Kinzebach, Kelsey (Cully), Beau and Magnolia Spears, and Samantha (Will), DeannaLynn, James and DanniLeigh Francis. Joan also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her loving father, John William "Bill" McCallister, and by her beloved sons, David and Brent Towns. Per Joan's wishes, there will be no services.