Joanne Bruney Dillon
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Joanne Bruney Dillon, 89 of New Palestine, IN passed away January 26, 2021. She was born August 3, 1931 in Yellow Springs, Ohio to Pearl Morton Bruney and Anna Lariene Hyde. Ever since she was a very young girl, Joanne wanted to be a teacher. She graduated from Springfield High School and Wittenberg University. Joanne started teaching in 1953 in the Ohio school systems and moved to New Palestine, IN in 1972 where she continued her career of over 30 years as an English teacher. She loved her students and was voted teacher of the year twice before retiring from Doe Creek Middle School. Joanne enjoyed traveling by RV with her beloved husband Harry where they made numerous friends across the United States. Joanne is survived by her son David Dillon (Terri), daughter Andrea Kempton and brother Ronald Dillon (Toni), grandchildren Cara Dillon, Dillon Kempton, and Aleeza Kempton, great-grandchildren Myra Gohmann, Nora Kempton, and special niece Sheila Perry. Joanne was predeceased by Harry E. Dillon, husband of 67 years who passed away in March 2020 and by her grandson, David Dillon Jr. who passed away October 2019. Memorial Services are pending. Hendryx Mortuary 11636 E Washington St, Indianapolis IN 46229, is honored to be assisting the family.