Claribel JoAnn Roden

Claribel JoAnn Roden was born on April 11, 1937, in Albia, Iowa to Goldie and Harry Williamson and was the oldest of four children. She married Virgil Roden on September 28, 1957 and had four children. JoAnn passed peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September, 21, 2023. She was 86 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, parents, son Darryl, and three siblings Keith, Neil, and Carol. She is survived by her daughter Diane Stewart and husband Tim, son David Roden and wife Pam, daughter Dana Harris and husband Jeff; grand children Ryan and Meghan Stewart, Brittany and Larry McDaniel, Katelyn and Aaron Helton, Brad and Erin Caskey, Wyatt Roden, Matt Harris, Mandy and Travis Otto, Michelle and Jorge Landa, Lauren Harris, Amanda and Travis Wiley, Brad Harris and Tana, numerous great grandchildren, and other loving family members and friends. JoAnn entered the Army on May 29, 1955 and was honorably discharged on May 29, 1957. She was a registered nurse and worked for a time caring for Veterans at the Houston VA hospital. She was an avid quilter, talented painter, and a huge fan of George Jones. Sitting on her porch watching birds or looking out over the hayfield watching the sunset was a favorite pastime and that’s where you would often find her. She had a very giving spirit and willingness to help others. A strong faith in God and a feisty spirit saw her through any difficulties life might have thrown at her. She was admired for her strength and the love she showed to others. JoAnn will be remembered and missed by many. Following her wishes to be cremated, a memorial graveside service will be held at 10:15 AM Monday, October 2, 2023 at the Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors. Houston National Cemetery location: 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038 In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions in JoAnn’s memory may do so by donating to the “Wounded Warrior Project” online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. For those wishing to mail in donations, there is a link to download and fill out a form located on the “Wounded Warrior Project” website.

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Claribel JoAnn Roden

April 11, 1937 - September 21, 2023