East Peoria - Jo Ann P. Robinson, 91, of East Peoria, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 4, 1929 in Peoria, a daughter of Noah Rogers and Bertha Eldora (Horchem) Frey. She married Ralph S. Graham in 1948. She later married Benjamin M. Robinson in 1972. He preceded her in death in 1977.
She was also preceded in death by daughter, Linda Purfield; step-daughter, Amy Thomas; and sister, Lois June Thomas.
Jo Ann is survived by her children, Ralph L. (Debbie) Graham of Albany, OR; Sheryl E. Wilmes of East Peoria; son, Robert L. Graham of East Peoria, and Kurtis W. Graham of East Peoria; three step-children, Dawn (Tim) Crain of Gatlinburg, TN, Ben (Brenda) Robinson of Murfreesboro, TN, and Scott Robinson of Tennessee; five grandchildren, Andrew (Elaine) Harris of Fallon, NV, Amy Harris of Austin, TX, Cameron Graham of East Peoria, Pam Graham of Beaverton, OR, and Carrie Graham of Albany, OR; two great-grandchildren, Daniel and Charlie Harris of Fallon, NV; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
She loved traveling, cooking, sewing, and watching country music shows. Most important to Jo Ann was spending time with her family and getting them all together.
Jo Ann's graveside service will be on Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Fondulac Township Cemetery in East Peoria. Her visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. also on Monday at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to OSF Hospice.
Online condolences may be left for Jo Ann's family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
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