JoAnne Allcock

JoAnne Allcock, 88, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Paducah on January 9, 1935 to the late Elbert Piper and Elizabeth Gage. JoAnne was a Charter Member of Bible Baptist which later became Heartland Worship Center when Rev. Don Young was pastor, where she served for years as a member of the choir and hosted many bible study potlucks in her home for her Sunday school class. She was loved by all. In her later years JoAnne attended Southland Baptist Temple and Park Avenue Baptist Church. She was a prayer warrior and often encouraged others with, “Prayer Changes Things”. She was a woman known for her kindness and gentleness. One of her favorite things to do was to have a family meal followed by a game of cards. JoAnne was a huge family person and a huge Christmas person. Nothing made her happier than to hear the latest news of her grandchildren. JoAnne loved fishing, animals, especially her 2 beloved cats, “Mama-Cat” and “Mister” and enjoyed collecting Precious Moments figurines.

She is survived by her daughter, Julie Estes and husband, Jeff, of Lone Oak, Kentucky; son, Rickie Allcock and wife, Melissa, of Paducah, Kentucky; sister, Elaine Petry of Bessemer, Alabama; brother, Jerome Gage and wife, Lynn of New York; four grandchildren, David Estes and wife, Kelly, of Paducah, Kentucky, Josh Estes of Salida, Colorado, Austin Pickler of Paducah, Kentucky and Quinton Allcock of Kansas; four great grandchildren, Aurra Waddell, Jaxon Allcock, Gracelynn Allcock and Charlotte Allcock.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Dale Harrell officiating. Burial will follow at Maplelawn Park Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the McCracken County Humane Society, 4000 Coleman Road, Paducah, KY 42001 or to the Disabled American Veterans, 1133 Murray Ave, Paducah, KY 42003.