of Biloxi, MS
July 24, 1943 - August 7, 2016
Joann (Drew-Feathers) Cupples
After a short battle with lung cancer, Joann (Drew-Feathers) Cupples died on August 7th , 2016 in Biloxi, MS at the age of 73. She leaves behind her husband, Thomas Cupples and her son, Dale Feathers.
Joann was born on July 24, 1943 in Grand Juntion, TN, to her father J.C. Drew and mother Dixie Drew, who predeceased her. She grew up in a large, loving family with four sisters and two brothers.
Joann married Thomas Cupples on October 6, 1979.
When diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016, she remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her final months.
Joann is also survived by her husband and son, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, as well as her sisters, Billie Jean Sheally, Roberta Smith, Betty Callahan, and Barbara Gray; her brothers, James and Charlie Drew; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Joann requested to be buried in Crittenden Memorial Cemetery. The viewing and services will take place at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, 201 Pine St., West Memphis, Arkansas. The viewing will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and service's will proceed shortly afterwards. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St. Jude Childern Research Hospital in her memory.
JoJo, your heart had so much love to give it overflowed to all who loved and were close to you. I feel it even now like a warm, cozy blanket that will comfort me for all my remaining days!
You will be dearly missed by me and my family who also loves you and grieves a loss of someone so very special. I love you, always!
Thomas and Dale:
My Prayers are with you at this time. Joann was a wonderful person and a dear friend. I will truly miss her. Love to you and the family.
Dear Dale & Thomas:
I'm sorry to hear about JoAnn's passing.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.