JoAnn Ida Dillard

Rosary will be on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd Street from 5:00-6:00 pm followed by visitation from 6:00-7:30pm.

Services will be Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10:00am at Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th. Burial following her service at Slaton Englewood Cemetery in Slaton, TX.

The youngest of five children, JoAnn was born in Slaton, Texas on December 28,1934 to Hilda and Erwin Reissig. Her father passed away just 3 months later. She attended school in Slaton, graduating from Slaton High School in May 1952. JoAnn became the forever "young bride," marrying Lee Dillard on February 5,1955 in Slaton, TX, and later having six children.

While still in high school, JoAnn's first job was at the Buick House in Slaton. She then worked at the Plains Coop Oil Mill, in Lubbock, hitching a ride with a friend to & from Slaton, as JoAnn did not own a car. While working for American Greetings, she stocked greeting cards around town. She kept several children in her home, loving them as her own. Lee and JoAnn opened Jolee's Bridal and First Class Formal Wear in 1986, running it for 12 years, finally closing its doors in 1998.

Between kids and grandkids, JoAnn led a busy life attending all sorts of events, including football, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, cheer, drama, dance, swimming, cheerleading and stock shows. Boys little league baseball did not scare her one bit, as she often filled in as "coach" when her husband Lee was called out for work. She volunteered with the Girl Scouts as troop leader and as cookie chairwoman. She also volunteered at St Mary's Hospital as a "Rose Lady." JoAnn has been an avid member of the Christ the King Catholic Church, also serving for the women's organization.

JoAnn and Lee made many vacation memories with their children as they traveled around in the famous "Blue Bird Bus," often being mistaken for a famous musical group! Upon retirement, they purchased a house at Possum Kingdom Lake where they enjoyed countless weeks and weekends with kids and grandkids.

JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband Lee Dillard, granddaughter Courtny Dillard, brothers Alfred Reissig and Jake Reissig.

Those left to cherish her sweet memories include children: Dale and Rhonda Dillard of Lubbock; Mark and Mary Dillard of Belton; Karen Dillard, Phyllis Dillard, Karla and Breck Colquett and Scott and Julie Dillard, all of Lubbock.

Giving JoAnn her favorite name of all, "Grandma," her grandchildren include Jason and Kelley Inmon; Jesse Inmon; Dustin Thompson; Derek and Haleigh Thompson; Dillard and Cheyenne Thompson; Autumn and Landon Walker; Britton and Lexi Colquett; Ashton Colquett; Triston Colquett; Zach Dillard; and Zane Dillard.

Great-grandchildren include Haydan and Hudson Thompson; Tate and Tyce Thompson; Kyle and Everleigh Thompson; Cohen Colquett, Hayden, Kylie and Tayler Inmon; Sammy Inmon and fiancé Jake Ranier; Austin and Ava Inmon.

With love brought step-grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren including Brooke and Michael Frizzell; Brandi Kinsey and Trey Hudzietz; Jacy and Obadiah Carrillo; Bayli and Stetson Carr; Maddison Frizzell and Jake Simmons; Bryson and Carter Carrillo; Jaleigh Hudzietz and Lennon Kinsey; Hayli Frizzell Contreras and Jadyn Carr.

JoAnn is also survived by her brother Edward "Bud" Reissig and sister Jeanette Simek.

The family would also like to extend their tremendous and heartfelt gratitude to JoAnn's caretakers, Jessica (known as Jay to JoAnn), Ruby and Francis. These ladies, otherwise known as "angels on earth" assisted with JoAnn these past several months. The three of them filled JoAnn's last days with love and tender loving care. The family could not have done it without them.

Donations in JoAnn's memory may be made to Lubbock Meals on Wheels and My Father's House of Lubbock or a favorite charity of your choice