JoAnn Conley-Cobb, 58, of Wauchula, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 10, 2013. She was born in Wauchula on February 5, 1955 and had been a lifetime resident of Hardee County. JoAnn had been employed as a para-professional with the Hardee County School Board for 38 years, was a member of the New Life in Christ Church and sang with the choir faithfully. She was a member of the pep squad in high school. She loved to travel to the mountains for the fall colors and hiking. Fishing and sea shelling at the beach were favorites of hers. JoAnn loved all animals, especially her cats and dog, Zoey, but most of all her family and church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Claudie Conley. Survivors include husband, Wilbur M. Cobb, Jr.; one brother, Russell C. Conley (Sharon) of Sebring; five sisters, Kathleen Carlton of Lakeland, M. Elizabeth Abalos (Serafin) of Wauchula, Frankie N. Kelley (Wayne) of Lakeland, Betty L. Blackburn of Port Charlotte, and Jeannie F. Patrick (Stephen) of Lakeland; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Robarts Garden Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Baker officiating. Interment is in New Hope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Rd., Sebring, FL 33870 or to My New Life in Christ Church.