Joann Simpson Willis Obituary

The family announces the passing of Joann Simpson Willis (Pineville, Kentucky) on June 29, 2026. Joann, born on October 26, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joann Simpson Willis to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Simpson and Annie Simpson (Greene); and her siblings, Eugene Simpson, Evelyn Hensley (Lonnie), Christine Carver (John Henry) and Lonnie Simpson (Donna).

She is survived by: her husband Paul David Willis; her daughters, Gloria Charlene Willis Marsee (William Marsee) of Pineville and Teresa Willis LeBoeuf (Eugene LeBoeuf); her grandchildren, Matthew William Marsee, Lauren LeBoeuf Gentner (Kyle Gentner), Joseph Paul Marsee and Nathan Paul LeBoeuf; her great grandchildren, Ellie Lynn Gentner and Nora June Gentner; and her son John Wesley Widner. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Joann's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.