Adams 1958 Joan L Faudree-Vitou

Aug. 24, 1940 - Dec. 22, 2017

SOUTH BEND - Joan L. Faudree-Vitou, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was 77 years old.

She was born August 24, 1940 in South Bend, the daughter of John D. and Georgia L. (Whitcomb) Faudree, and was a graduate of John Adams High School.

In 1958 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Drew. In 1970, she was married to James E. Vitou, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Tracy A. and Donna Faudree of South Bend, and James E. and Christa Vitou of Westfield, IN, along with her two grandchildren, Jack and Jules Vitou, both at home in Westfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, William Reed Schmitt on January 3, 1982.

She began her career as a waitress-hostess at several well-known restaurants in South Bend. She later worked for the City of South Bend Parks Dept. at the Potawatami Park Greenhouse. In 1996, she and her companion, Tom Harvey moved to Idaho where they owned and operated a local tavern. She retired, and not one to sit still, worked as Head Cook for a sorority house at the University of Idaho-Moscow. Joan was a member of the American Legion Post 303 in River Park.

A time of visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27 at Palmer Funeral Homes - Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend. A private graveside service will be held on Thursday at Southlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joan's memory may be offered to the Food Bank at Southgate Church, 3717 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46614.

Online condolences to the family may be sent at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2017

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Adams 1958 Joan L Faudree-Vitou

Joan was born on August 24, 1940 and passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017.

Joan was a resident of South Bend, Indiana at the time of passing.

She was born August 24, 1940 in South Bend, the daughter of John D. and Georgia L. (Whitcomb) Faudree and was a graduate of John Adams High School.

A time of visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27 at Palmer Funeral Homes - Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com Visitation at the Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on December 27, 2017. December 27, 2017 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46614 Southlawn Cemetery 61300 US 31 South South Bend, IN 46614 Visitation at the Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on December 27, 2017.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joan's memory may be offered to the Food Bank at Southgate Church, 3717 So. Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46614.

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