Joann Claire Dickey

Joann Claire Dickey, 61 of Hoxie, died at her home after battling cancer, Monday July 25th, 2016. Born April 12, 1955 in Westfield, Mass.; daughter of the late Thomas and Ann Monahan Kallaugher. In 1973 Joann received the National Defense Service Medal and was a Navy Medical Assistant, as well as an honorable discharged Veteran. A business woman and Co-owner of Sugar Ridge Records, The Nutra-Treat company and Dickey Tree Service. Joann enjoyed running the office, singing and placing songs for the Sugar Ridge Music publishing company. She was part owner of several copyrights and trademarks, as well as U.S. and foreign patents. Joann will be missed by all that knew her. She had a unique voice with almost perfect pitch and she touched a lot of lives. She is survived by her partner and husband of 34 years, Maylon Ed Dickey of the home; one stepson, Maylon E. Dickey II of Caruthersville, MO; four grandchildren, Whitney, Taylor, Hunter and Hannah; one great-grandson, TJ; three sisters and their husbands, Kathy M. and Hank Cassidy of Schenectady, NY, Shella A. and Joe Long of Agawam, Mass., Theresa J. and Cliff Becker of Clearwater, Fla.; and many other relatives and friends. All services will be private. Memorials to be made to American Cancer Research. Online Registry www.bryanfh.com.