It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joanne Keith Hires of Demorest, Georgia, born in Greenville, Georgia, who passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne Keith Hires to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Josephine Catherine and Cornelius Jackson Keith; and her sister Jacquelyn Keith Hornsby of Iron City, GA.. She is survived by : her husband John Robert Hires of Milledgeville, GA.; her children, Mary Catherine Hires (Cherry) of Ellijay, GA, Terri Lynn Parker (Greg) of Clarkesville, GA and Keith Lane Hires (Kelly) of Johns Creek, GA.; her grandchildren, Lydia Hires Rosenberg (Michael), Ann Marie Schleier (John), Allison Felton (Tim), Allana D'Amico (Evan), Dalton Peters and Graham Peters; and her great grandchildren, Rosie, Roman, Claire, Alice, Caroline, Cora, Sybil, Tyson and Ruby. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (alzheimers.emory.edu).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillside Memorial Chapel