Joan Knowles Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan Knowles of Millstadt, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 74, on April 12, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Charles Bennett and Maggie Bennett; her husband Kent; her daughter Deanna Marie Lilley; her son-in-law Wally Lilley; and her siblings, Bob Dotson, James, Kenneth and Bernadene Bennett.

She is survived by : her grandson CJ; her sons, John Seco of Lucena and Justin Stephens (Natalie Klopmeyer); her grandchild Abigayle Yovandich; her sister Sandra Neuman; her sister-in-law Pat Fischer; and her close friends, Yolanda Joynt and Diana Johnson. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to Lymphoma Research or to the Heroes in Training Scholarship, both located at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Donations may be sent to 1001 Highlands Plaza Drive West, Suite 140, St. Louis, MO 63110 or submitted online at http://www.foundationbarnesjewish.org.