JoAnn Brown

JoAnn Grasty Brown 92, of Maryville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Oak Ridge of Plattsburg, Plattsburg, with her granddaughter at her side.

JoAnn was born January 8, 1931, in Holt County, to Adam and Annie Pilkington Havet, and was a former resident of that area before moving to Maryville in 1957. She attended Burr Oak Elementary School and Forest City High School.

In 1945, JoAnn was united in marriage to Clinton H. Grasty. To this union four children were born. JoAnn later divorced and in 1974 was united in marriage to Robert J. Brown until his passing in 2007.

JoAnn and Bob owned and operated Bob’s Janitorial Service in Maryville. They served Eveready Battery Company for 17 years before their retirement. Both took great pride in their work and enjoyed the people they met, and the time spent with Eveready.

Visitation will be held Saturday, from 1 to 2 pm, June 24, 2023, followed by funeral services at the Bram Funeral Home, 206 E South Hills Dr, Maryville. Following the services, the final resting place will be at 4 pm in the Union Cemetery, Forest City.

Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or New Nodaway Humane Society.