JoAnn F. Lewis, loving mother and grandmother

OLEAN — JoAnn F. Lewis, of Alder Court, passed away peacefully Saturday (March 14, 2026) with family and friends by her side.

Born Oct. 5, 1940, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Arthur F. and Lucille M. Fisher Foster. She was married to George E. Lewis, who predeceased her July 16, 2018.

JoAnn earned her associate’s degree in criminal justice from Jamestown Community College in 1982.

She had a lifelong passion for music and was a singer with the band Western Dynamics, performing alongside her husband George from 1968 until 2018. She also worked for many years as a school bus driver for the Otto-Eldred School District.

JoAnn enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and hunting, but above all, music was her greatest joy. She cherished the time she spent performing and sharing that love with family and friends.

She is survived by her three children, Sherry A. (Alan) Moat, Corey S. (Becky) Creed and Greg E. (Melody) Lewis; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her three sisters, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Wilson, Cheryl J. Foster and Deborah M. (Rich) Humby.

In addition to her husband, George, JoAnn was predeceased by four children, Chad E. Creed, Charleen M. Rowand, Teresa L. Riehle and Rodney R. Creed; a grandson, Nolan Riehle; and four siblings, Alene B. Smith, Arthur D. Foster, Judith C. Raskind and Patricia L. Covey.

An intimate service will be held at the family’s convenience.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, 2944 Route 16, Olean, NY 14760.

Arrangements are under the direction of Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.