JoAnn Riggs Pennock, 89, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, November 29th. She was born on April 5, 1929 to the late Claude LeRoy and Ella Valate Hawkes Riggs in Pocatello, Idaho. She attended Peoria High School graduating class of 1947, then furthered her education at Idaho School of Nursing. She married James E. Pennock on August 6, 1950 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Joann was a member of Peoria Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir for over 50 years. She was also a church deacon and active in the sewing and quilting circle.
JoAnn is survived by her son, Paul Pennock (wife Kim), six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E Pennock, her daughter Patricia J Svor, and her son William P Pennock.
Funeral visitation will be held Sunday, December 9th from 1-3 pm at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary in Glendale, AZ. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 10th at 10 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 10236 N. 82rd Ave, Peoria, AZ.
