Joanie Lynn Armour Butler, age 54, of Smithville, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Born on December 28, 1970, in Smithville, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jessie and Connie Armour. In addition to her parents, Joanie was preceded in death by her son, Nicholas Reeder, her sisters, Sharon Thomason and Samanda Armour, and her nephew, Brian Thomason.

Joanie is survived by her loving daughter, Linda Bennett,  and her cherished grandsons, Nicholas Lackey and Calstin Bennett, al lof Smithville. She also leaves behind her brother, John Armour of Smithville, and her nieces and nephews, Brandy Thomason, Johnathan Armour, Brittany Gard, Nathan Armour, and Kelly Armour, along with several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with Nathan Gard officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery.

Pallbearers included James Caplinger, Nickolas Lackey, Nathan Armour, Bruce Gammons, Bobby Hullett and Glyn Barrett.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.