Ida Joann Hall, age 90, of Guin, AL, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at her daughter’s residence in Lucas, TX. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Brown Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 in the Otts Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Ida Joann (Pennington) Hall, affectionally known as Joann was born July 5, 1934 in Sulligent, Alabama, the 9th of 10 children born to the late Eddie and Ramah Pennington. She received her education in the Alabama school system and was a graduate of Lamar County High School.
Joann relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she married her late husband Oliver James Hall. They were blessed with four children, Reginald (Joyce) of Winfield, Alabama, Jerold of Guin Alabama, Carla (Ron Polk) of Lucas, Texas and Joel (Rene) of Lynwood, Illinois and grandchildren, Cory, Jarrett, Joi, Mario, Diane, Eldridge and Devoir along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She is survived by her sister, Louverne Terrell of Colorado Springs, Colorado and her brother in law, Charles Jones, Sr. of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Joann was preceded in death by her brother Richard Pennington and sisters Audrey Loftis, Marjorie Bratton, Mineola Driver, Martha Jones, Annie Nolan, Ruby Rosser, and Shirley Jones.
After OJ retired, they moved back to Alabama in 1984, where they enjoyed the serenity of retirement life. Joann was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, attending in Chicago, Illinois, Guin, Alabama and then Fayette Alabama as long as her health allowed.
Caring for her family was so very important to her. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters and brother along with her many nieces and nephews. Joann is remembered for her delicious cooking and the desire to feed everyone that came to her home. Her love of children was felt by not only her family but her neighbors, friends and children she cared for during her life. Children gravitated to her genuine love and caregiving which carried on to their adult lives.
She treasured spending time with family at reunions, visits and especially with her sisters over a cup of coffee or a long distant phone call. Everyone enjoyed her great sense of humor and ability to bring joy and fun to our family events. She will be missed by all.
