Gibson City - Minnie Joan Twist, 86, of Gibson City passed away Saturday August 3, 2019 at the Heritage Health Nursing Home in Gibson City with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday August 9, 2019 at Rosenbaum Funeral Home in Gibson City. Burial will follow in Drummer Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday August 8, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Joan was born October 25, 1932 in Lotus, Illinois a daughter of Orman and Rose Lain Loveless. She married Frederick A. Twist Sr. on March 13, 1954 in McLean County. They were married for fifty-four years. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2008.
Surviving are her children Katherine "Kitty" (Tom) Tull of Gibson City, Fred Twist Jr. of Gibson City, Roger Twist of Gibson City and Steve Twist of Rantoul. Her grandchildren that lovingly called her "Granny", Stacy (Ricky) Housman, Anna Schoolcraft, Chuck (Tara) Gawthorp and Ryan (Heather) Twist along with ten special great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, three brothers and three sisters.
Joan enjoyed bowling, reading, playing cards and board games and listening to WGCY Radio. Joan's greatest pleasure was being with her family.
Visitation
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Rosenbaum Funeral Home
925 North, IL-47 Rosenbaum Funeral Home
Gibson City, IL 60936
Funeral Service
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9.
11:00 AM (CDT)
Rosenbaum Funeral Home
925 North, IL-47 Rosenbaum Funeral Home
Gibson City, IL 60936
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