Joann Maxine (Underwood) Brown

Joann M. Brown, 84, of Kingston passed away on May 3, 2019.  She was born on September 30, 1934 in West Virginia to Estel and Irene (Williams) Underwood.  Joann was an avid reader and listener of books, was very crafty and loved birds.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ottie Brown, and brother William Underwood.  Joann is survived by her children David (Kathy), Michael (Gayle), Kenneth (Jessie) Brown, Kathy (Rusty) Burris, grandchildren Eric Brown, Virgil and Samantha Russell, Michael, Amy and Daniel Brown, Crystal Brandenstein, Carl and Suzi Black and Kevin Burris, 28 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and by brother Gene Underwood and sister Rosemary Jordan.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating with burial to follow in Hitler Ludwig Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12.  A special thanks to Ohio Health Berger Hospice and Chaplain Jim Ferrell.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Ohio Health Berger Hospice, 610 Northridge Road, Circleville, Ohio 43113. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.