JoAnne Cameron

JoAnne Cameron, 85, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was born in Holly, Michigan, on January 1, 1941, the daughter of Wilbur and Josephine (Mather) Hillier. On August 8, 1959, she married the love of her life, Paul Cameron, in Gladwin. They shared 55 wonderful years together, until he preceded her in death in 2014.

JoAnne worked at National City Bank, retiring as Assistant Branch Manager in 2003. She loved baking, shopping adventures, traveling, hosting family parties, and the casino. JoAnne also loved supporting her grandchildren at sporting events and watching the Detroit Tigers.

She leaves her loving daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to cherish her memory. Daughters: Peggy Cameron of Midland; Marsha (Mike) Jacobs of Gladwin; Shelly (Dave Tacoma) Frank of Beaverton; Tammy (John) Cameron of Gladwin. They blessed her with 6 grandchildren: John (Kelsey) Frank of Beaverton; Cameron (Brandi) Grimes of Beaverton; Kalinda (Corey) Simone of Pinckney; Christopher (Ashley) Jacobs of St. Helen; Katelyn (Michael) Gicking of Nashville, TN; Rachel (Andy) Breternitz of Haslett. They blessed her with 15 great-grandchildren (9 girls and 6 boys).

She is also survived by her brother Scott (Chari) Hillier of Gladwin; sister Lisa (Kirk) McGuire of Florida, sisters-in-law Patty Haring, Susan Lang, Dorothy Cameron, Joyce Cameron, Louise Cameron, Deb McLincha, Joanne Hillier, and Darlene Hillier; several nieces and nephews and cousins that she cherished dearly.

She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Cameron; parents: Wilbur (Lela) Hillier and Josephine Hillier; brothers: Don Hillier and Jim Hillier.

Funeral Services will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home in Gladwin, officiated by Pastor Brad Withrow. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, in Gladwin. She will be laid to rest at Grout Township Cemetery, in Gladwin.

Those wishing to send an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers are asked to consider MyMichigan Home Care or contributions may be made according to the wishes of the family.

The family would like to extend a very special Thank You to MyMichigan Home Care for the exceptional care provided to JoAnne over the past 7 weeks.

Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com