Joe Ann Bland, 84, of Shawsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 19,
2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Bland;
son, James Anthony ‘Tony’ Bland; father, John Sowder; mother, Jo Ora
Sowder; and daughter-in-law, Betty Bland.
Joe Ann is survived by her son, Terry Bland; grandchildren, Jessica
Bland, Matt Peyton, Steff Davis; five great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 2
p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Darryl Linkous
officiating. Interment will be private.