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Obituary: Joan E. “Joanie” Davis, 86, Lowville
Published: April 07, 2026
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Joan E. “Joanie”
Davis
 LOWVILLE, NY - Joan E.
“Joanie” Davis, 86, of Stewart Street, passed away early Easter morning,
Sunday, April 5, 2026. At her home under the loving care of her daughters,
her dear friend Dottie Suiter, and Lewis County Hospice.
Joanie was born
on February 26, 1940, in Copenhagen, NY. The daughter of the late Alex. and
Margaret St. Louis. She attended Copenhagen School and, at the age of 19,
married the late Virgil Overton, their marriage ending in divorce.
Joanie married
Lloyd N. Rasmussen, and together they owned and operated Lloyds of Lowville
diner, where Joanie was known as a fun-loving waitress who called everyone
hon. After Lloyd's passing, she went on to work for other owners of the
diner, including her lifelong friend Blair Sandri. In 1994, she began
working in the cafeteria at Lowville Academy Central School, where the
students affectionately called her Grandma Joanie.
Joanie found
great enjoyment in serving her community through volunteering at the VFW
Post 6912, the Lowville American Legion, the Lowville Food Pantry, St.
Peter's Church, where she was an active member of the Rosary Altar Society,
and St. Therese’s Guild.
On February 2,
1984, she married Lansing Davis, who passed away in 2014.
She is survived by her children Wayne (Karen) Overton, Patty
Hanno, Amy (Mark) Marti, and stepdaughter Susie (Jamie) Gassett whom she
loved as her own. She cherished her 10 grandchildren and 16 soon-to-be 17
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Shirley
Nevills Carthage, Karen (Sonny Davidson) Redwood, and Bobby St. Louis of
North Carolina, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joanie is
predeceased by her husband Lansing Davis, son Michael Overton,
daughter-in-law Debrah Overton, son-in-law Donny Hanno, five brothers
Richard, Kenneth, Herb, Warner, and Allen St. Louis, and three sisters
Linda Intorcia, Mary Ann Langevin, and Grace Scanlon.
Joanie enjoyed
spending time with her family, playing cards with her friends, and
volunteering in her community. May her laughter always be remembered and
her love for people always be shared.
The family would
like to thank Joanie's friends and Lewis County Hospice for their care and
compassion as they supported Joanie and her family in her last days.
In Joanie’s words, “Thank you, hon.”
A funeral Mass
will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026
at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville with Sony G. Pulickal,
Pastor, officiating. Burial will
follow in Lowville Rural Cemetery. A
Celebration of Life meal will be held at the Lowville VFW immediately after
the graveside service, all are welcome.
Any food donations may be taken directly to the
Lowville VFW on Sunday afternoon or after 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Calling hours are from 3-7 p.m. on
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Iseneker
Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lowville Food Pantry, 5502
Trinity Ave., Lowville, NY 13367 or Lewis County Memorial Post #6912 Attn:
Fuel the Vets Program, 7752 West State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.
Condolences and
memories may be shared with Joanie’s family at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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