Report on Sis. Hobb's funeral from Leroy Adams

The funeral today was very lovely. A great crowd of people came out to the 10 am viewing, besides the enormous crowd that came on Friday evening. The honor for Joann Katherine Hobbs was very blessed.

At 10:45 a brass quartet consisting of Arlene Stence, two of her sons and Leroy Adams play a medley. Then, adding Esther Hobbs at the piano, the group played several songs of heaven and home. There was a lift in the music.

Nathan Hobbs led the congregation in singing, "Under the Atoning Blood."

Host Pastor Earl gave a warm eulogy and prayed.

The Hobbs children sang, "Finally Home", a favorite of Joann's.

Cousin Daniel Finch spoke of Joann as a cousin, and the memories of the family reunion she hosted.

Esther and Danielle, a lovely violinist, played a beautiful arrangement of "The Firm Foundation."

Leroy Adams gave a eulogy about Joann as a sister.

Again, Nathan Hobbs led the congregation in singing, "When We All Get to Heaven," while Esther and Leroy Adams accompanied with piano and trumpet.

Daniel Hobbs gave a lovely eulogy about his mother.

Michael Hobbs' message on the Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31, describing Joann's life.

Esther with brother Daniel and his wife Carol, sang "Land of Living" to close the 1-1/2 hour service. It was almost 2 pm. when the last friends, mostly from a 100 mile radius, passed for a final view of Joann Katherine Hobbs. Then we enjoyed a delicious hot meal prepared by the Gratz Evangelical Wesleyan Church. It was 4 pm before the family and friends finally dispersed.

We thank you for your prayers and support for the family in this time of loss. It made us more determined to take the whole family along to the Holy City. We want you to be there, too.

Leroy Adams
For the Family