JoAnn (Smith) Absher

JoAnn Absher, age 80, a longtime resident of Comanche, peacefully passed away, with her family by her side, on Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Patterson Avenue Baptist Church, with Sid Bazzrea and Kelly Pollock officiating. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, under the direction of Comanche Funeral Home.

JoAnn was born September 14, 1942 in Wyandotte, OK , to Joe and Lily (Frazier) Smith. On September 16, 1958 she and Jerry Absher were united in marriage in Santa Maria. JoAnn loved her family dearly and often hosted birthdays for all her children and grandchildren. She was an avid cook with many favorites requested often by all. The Abshers were members of Patterson Avenue Baptist Church where JoAnn enjoyed Tuesday lunches with her Sunday School class. OF her many friends and beloved family, all would say she was kind hearted above all else.

Survivors include her husband Jerry, of the home; three daughters: Debbie Hopkins, Duncan, OK; Sherry Graham, Comanche, OK; and Lesa Ivey and husband Michael, Comanche, OK; one sister, Mary Sue Patterson, Santa Maria, CA; nine grandchildren: Courtney Graham, Sarah Ivey, Eric Graham, Cody Graham, Rachel Sink, Michael Ivey, Mikaela Samson, McCauley Ivey, and Merrick Ivey, Also numerous great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lily Smith, brother in law, Auby Patterson, and one grandson, Scott Graham.