Joann M. Evans, 79, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at ManorCare Health Services in Lancaster.  Born in Barnesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Shaw) Foxall.  Her husband John J. Evans, Sr. passed away in 2005.

Joann worked for the former Hubley Toys as a relief girl for over 27 years. She enjoyed puzzle books, T.V. and spending time with her family. For the short time that she was at St. John Herr Estates in Columbia, she developed many friendships with the other residents.

Joann is survived by five children: Debra E. Smith, wife Hubert, of Columbia, PA, Candis E. Mast, wife of Larry, of Leola, PA, Catherine I. Albright, wife of Thomas, of Lancaster, PA, Stacy J. Evans of Lancaster, PA and a son, John J. Evans, Jr. husband of Suzanne, of Denver, CO; two sisters: Margaret Weakland, wife of Patrick, of E. Lake, OH and Freda Gaskins of Chestertown, MD; a brother, Joseph Foxall of Lancaster, PA.  She was the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Rita DeConna and a brother, William Foxall.

A Memorial Service will be held 2PM  Monday, October 24, 2011 at  the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA . Friends will be received 1-2PM at the funeral home. Interment held 10AM Monday at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org .  To send the family an online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.  Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100