Joanne Penland, 87, Goshen, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare after declining health since January 2016. She was born Nov. 5, 1928, in Goshen, to Paul and Ruby (Smoker) Unzicker.

On Sept. 17, 1950, she married Olan G. Penland. He preceded her in death July 1, 1992. She later married Richard Sheline Nov. 5, 1993. He died May 1, 2003.

Joanne is survived by two daughters: Sally (Tim) Baumle, Payne, Ohio; and Beth (Randy) Cripe, Goshen; a son: Gary (Carla) Penland, North Webster; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a cousin: Edward Smoker, Elkhart, who was raised by Joanne’s parents. Along with her parents; and both husbands; she was preceded in death by two sisters and brothers-in-law: Margaret (Byron) Balyeat; and Mary (Wilden) Snyder.

Joanne worked as a secretary for 25 years at the former Salem Bank in Goshen. She also worked at the Credit Bureau of Goshen, Bontrager Hardies Realty and Denise’s at the Bag Factory. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, DAV Auxiliary and a lifetime member of Women of the Moose.

She will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her kind and loving spirit. We are so thankful for her caregivers and the staff at Greencroft Healthcare and IU Health Goshen Hospice.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, followed by the funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Goshen Home Care and Hospice.