Mrs. JoAnn Abee Hallyburton, 88, of Rutherford College, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her residence, following a period of declining health.

JoAnn was born on March 10, 1935 in Burke County, NC to the late James Prodis Abee and Alberta Wilson Abee. She was a member of Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church, and was retired from Alba-Waldensian, where she worked as a knitter for 49 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Arlene Abee Baker and a brother, David Winfield Abee.

Surviving is her son, Ed Hallyburton and wife Dana of Connelly Springs, two grandchildren, Erin Hope Williams and husband Daniel of Colorado Springs, CO, and Ethan Edward Hallyburton of Connelly Springs, and one sister, Nancy Abee Jackson of Ellijay, GA. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews; Alice Baker of Rock Hill, SC, Rick Baker of Fort Mill, SC, Rex Jackson of Ellijay, GA, Joy Baker of Valdese, Sharon and Kent Lisenby of Kingsport, TN and Mark Abee of Kingsport, TN, a great-nephew, Ian Cook and a great-niece, Isabel  Cook.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Doug St. John officiating.  Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 3:00 until 4:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.