Shirley Joanne Yoder

June 20, 1945 - December 12, 2011

Shirley J. "Joanne" Yoder,66, of Rimersbug, Pa., passed away Monday, December 12th, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a short illness. Joanne was born on June 20th, 1945 in Sligo, Pa., to the late Milton and Annabelle Switzer Courson. She worked for the Archway Cookie Co., and Clarion County Transportation before her health prohibited her to continue. Joanne attended the Carwick Wesleyan Church in Rimersburg. She is survived by one son: Ronald Yoder and wife Ruth of Clarksville, Tn. Four grandchildren: Natosha Yoder of Rimersburg; Kayla Yoder of Clarksville, Tn.; Rona Martin and husband James of Clarksville, Tn.; and Marshall Yoder and wife Jessica of Clarksville, Tn. Five great grandchildren: Brailagh and Gaige Claypoole; Jayden and Haley Yoder; and Lucas Martin. One brother: Ed Courson from California. She is also survived by her best friend Audrey Schons and her ex-husband James Yoder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother: Tom Courson of Parker, Pa Friends will be received on Wednesday the 14th from 6-8pm and Thursday the 15th from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Homes (Wayne St) Parker, Pa. Funeral Service will be on Friday the 16th at 11am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Rimersburg Cemetery.