Joann Patterson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joann Patterson (Massillon, Ohio), born in Birmingham, Alabama, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joann left this world on November 28, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joann Patterson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Callie Arrington and Eulic Smith Sr.; and her siblings, Eulic Smith Jr., Leroy Smith Sr., William Catlin, Larry Arrington and Mary Lou Robinson.
She is survived by: her sister Mary Christian (Scott); her sisters-in-law, Fannie Smith, Wilma Benefield (Paul) and Ruby Smith; her sibling's children, Crystal Patterson, Eulic James Patterson, Michelle Patterson, Patty Royer, Lazarus McRae and Wincent Dixon; and her cousins, Maimie Jo and William Smith. She is also survived by grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes (1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Oakwood Cemetery (1827 Erie St S, Massillon, OH 44646).
