Joanne (Jackson) Appleby August 24, 1932 – March 17, 2021 (age 88)
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Ann Marie (McBride) and Robert Reynolds Jackson, Mrs. Appleby (“Joanne”), 88, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter Angie and son-in-law Bill in South Bend, Indiana.
Before moving to South Bend a short time ago, Joanne spent the last 30 years of her life living in St. Louis, Missouri with her husband of 51 years, John “Jack” Appleby III, until he died on June 18, 2007. They were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shreveport and were parishioners of Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in St. Louis.
Survivors include her children Scott (Barbara), Tim, and Angie (Bill) Appleby Purcell, all of South Bend; Kevin Appleby of Virginia, Julie (James) Mersch of Las Vegas, and Amy (Jim) Hubbard of St. Louis. Joanne’s 19 grandchildren include Ben, Paul, Clare, Tony, Jude, Kaitlin, Cambria, Gretchen, Cullen, Jonathan, Allison, Katherine Tess, Ellie, John, Joseph and Olivia. Two of the grandchildren, Sean and Lindsay, preceded her in death. Her nine great- grandchildren include Roland, Audrey, Theodora “Teddy,” Lillian, Luna, Anna, Julia, Isabel “Izzy,” and baby Appleby-Bhattacharjee.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Indiana at 3:30 p.m. EST on Monday, March 22, 2021.
The link to the livestream viewing is
https://campusministry.nd.edu/mass-worship/basilica-of-the-sacred-heart/funeral-live-stream/
A visitation will also be held from 9-10 a.m. CST on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Kutis Funeral Home in St. Louis, MO at the Lemay Ferry location, followed by a private burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.
A graduate of Byrd High School and Centenary College in Shreveport, Joanne was beloved by her family. Her memory will be cherished by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and by her many friends. She and Jack dedicated their lives to the education of their children and their formation in the Catholic faith.
Memorial contributions in memory of Joanne Appleby may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103.
Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, IN and Kutis Funeral Home, St. Louis, MO are handling arrangements. To send condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com or www.kutisfuneralhomes.com
A lovely, kind, generous mother.
A lovely, kind, generous mother.
Aunt Jo,
When I think of you these are the words that come to mind…
Good memories, sweet stories and that mischievous wink…you will be missed!!!
Aunt Jo,
When I think of you these are the words that come to mind…
Good memories, sweet stories and that mischievous wink…you will be missed!!!
I will miss her hugs, sense of humor and smile. Sending love, hugs and healing to the Appleby family.
I will miss her hugs, sense of humor and smile. Sending love, hugs and healing to the Appleby family.
Julie, I met your mother once, and it left such a nice impression of her. She had to of been a wonderful lady. My prayers of comfort and peace for you.
Julie, I met your mother once, and it left such a nice impression of her. She had to of been a wonderful lady. My prayers of comfort and peace for you.
Blessings to the family of Joanne Appleby from the parishioners of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary church in Las Vegas.
Blessings to the family of Joanne Appleby from the parishioners of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary church in Las Vegas.
A sweet funny lady who won over any one who had the pleasure of meeting her.
So many great memories.
I will miss her smile—and her cornbread stuffing
A sweet funny lady who won over any one who had the pleasure of meeting her.
So many great memories.
I will miss her smile—and her cornbread stuffing
Blessings to you, Jo You are surrounded with love from all your family. Go with God.
Carole
Blessings to you, Jo You are surrounded with love from all your family. Go with God.
Carole
Julie and family, So sorry for your loss! We didn’t get a chance to meet your Mom unfortunately. She sounds like she lived a very full life! May Gods Blessing be with you all.
Julie and family, So sorry for your loss! We didn’t get a chance to meet your Mom unfortunately. She sounds like she lived a very full life! May Gods Blessing be with you all.