Donna Joann Canaday, age 87, of Gallipolis, passed away at Laurels of Athens, Ohio on Saturday October 30, 2021 after a long illness. She was born November 5, 1933, the daughter of the late Donald W. Hoover and Charlotte A. Justice Hoover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her Husband; George Donovan 'Jack' Canaday, Sister; Alice Frazier, Nephew; Bruce Frazier, and 2 Grandsons; Anthony Canaday and Casey Canaday.

Joann is survived by 3 Sons; Eugene D. (Maria), Terry Michael (Kim), and Jeffery Dean (Kim) Canaday all of Gallipolis. Also surviving are Grandchildren; Ryan T. (Wendy) Canaday and Amy Beth (Arnie) Duke of Noblesville, Indiana; Great Grandchildren; Maxwell Canaday, Alex Canaday, Madeline Duke, and Jack Thomas Duke; 2 Brothers; Don and Rex Hoover of Florida; Niece; Mindy (Charles) Waugh and her daughter Beth Allie, Nephew; Greg Frazier and good friend Scotty. Joann was very close with her 2 "Friends" who stayed with her and helped make the last couple of years a little easier and happier, Tonya Kelley and Vanita Sharma.

Private services were held and burial was in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.

Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home assisted the family.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com