March 29, 2024

JoAnn Selby

Jan. 15, 2017

JoAnn Marie Marcus Selby, 62, of 521 S. Milner, formerly of Newton, died at 8:23 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2017, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

She was born June 12, 1954, in Ft. Riley, Kan., to Dell and Laura Beeman Holler. She married Jerry Selby in Newton.

A 1972 graduate of Prairie City High School, Joann was a laborer for TPI, a cashier for Walgreens and had worked for the West Des Moines Post Office doing data entry.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving is her husband, Jerry; her children, Ben Fleming and Brandi (Justin) Swan both of Ottumwa, and Melissa Bacon of Mitchellville; nine grandchildren; her mother, Laura Holler; a brother, Dell Holler Jr. of Rio Rancho, N.M.; and sister, Jane Holler of Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her father; and a nephew, Casey Holler.

Her body has been cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75244.
Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa is in charge of arrangements.