Joanne Painter Comer Obituary
We bid farewell to Joanne Painter Comer (Jonesborough, Tennessee), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 12, 2025 at the age of 98. Joanne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Painter and Reta Hyder Painter; her husband James Harold Comer; and her brother Shelby Painter. She is survived by: her children, Rebecca Comer (Ed Logan), Lisa Hutchison, Rex Comer (Karen Rowell) and David Neil Comer (Norma Gregg); her granddaughters, Rachel Baker (Jason) and Melanie Rigney (Jacob); her great grandchildren, Abel, Seth, Evelina, Reed and Shepard; and her sister-in-law Phyllis Painter. She is also survived by several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Jonesborough Presbyterian Church, 128 W. Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659.