
JoAnn Holden Easley, a resident of Amite, passed away at home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Friday, July 14, 2017. She was born May 15, 1946 in Sycamore, AL and was 71 years of age. She is survived by her children, DeAnna Barnes and Keith, Carolyn Stokes, Karen Errickson, James Easley, Jr. and wife, Angela, John Easley, and Jamie Bethel and husband, Bryant; 15 grandchildren, Michael, Erica, Ashley, Victoria, Trey, Raylynn, Hunter, Logan, Cole, Cade, Jonas, Barry, Creek, Brooke and Colby; 5 great-grandchildren, Leah, Alex, Addison, John Luke and Adriana; sister, Sue Deakles; brother, Bruce Holden, and two sisters in law, Rita and Marsha Holden. Preceded in death by her two sons, Brian and Daniel Easley; daughter, Colinda Barlow; parents, Eulon and Ima Holden, and two brothers, Donald and Willard Holden. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Monday, and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Marshall Wallace. Interment Sharon Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.