JoAnne C. Fields

JoAnne C. Fields, 93, lifelong Mooresville resident, died peacefully at home May 20, 2015. Mrs. Fields was born January 19, 1922, to the late Albert and Callie (Matthews) Cooper.

She was the Salutatorian of 1940 Class at Mooresville High School and attended DePauw University, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Along with her late husband, George H. Fields, she was the co-owner of the Dairy Queen Brazier in Speedway for more than 20 years. Active in her community, Mrs. Fields was a member of Kappa Kappa Sigma Sorority and the Bayview Club. She was also a member of the Elks Country Club in Plainfield, where she enjoyed playing golf. An accomplished craftsperson, Mrs. Fields enjoyed knitting, quilting, and oil painting. She was a longtime and devoted member of the Mooresville Friends Church, where she sang in the choir and also played the organ. She will be missed by a loving family and many friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, George H. Fields.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers who provided comfort and care to JoAnne for many years.

Survivors include her children, John Jeffry Fields (Carolyn) of Elkhart; daughter, GeorgeAnne “Gan” Baker (Ralph) of Mooresville; grandchildren, Beckie Schoen, George “Geb” Baker, Nathan Baker, and Jackie Beckley; eleven grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild.

The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2015, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2015. Pastor Sue Whitesel will officiate, and burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooresville Friends Church. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.