JoAnn (Yager) Brown, 86, of Beaverton, MI passed away at My Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born March 31, 1936 the daughter of Clare and Margarette (Burr) Yager in Beaverton, MI. She was married to Leroy Brown on August 9, 1964 in Beaverton, MI. JoAnn worked her entire life and held many jobs, the latest as a custodian at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. She was a valued member of the Beaverton Church of the Brethren and The Order of the Eastern Star. JoAnn loved being outdoors. Some of her many hobbies included tending to her flower garden, fishing, and reading. She also had great respect and admiration for Native Americans and supported various tribes through donation drives.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband: Leroy Brown; son: Chris and daughter-in-law: Michelle; and siblings: Ardis Larkin, Jim Yager and Marlin Yager.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Olan (Jerry) and Bob Yager; and sister Bernice Green.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Beaverton. The family will be receiving guests beginning at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Beaverton.
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