Joan V. “Jody” Zaar, age 91, of Tellico Village, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19.
Mrs. Zaar was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerry; her daughter, Leann R. Zaar, RN; and her sons, Dr. Gregory T. Zaar and John Zaar.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan M. Zaar of Loudon along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and her two “granddogs,” Tennessee Bourbon of Loudon County (Tucker) and Brandy Alexander (Brandy).
A funeral Mass for Mrs. Zaar was held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Lenoir City on Jan. 30. Donations in Mrs. Zaar’s memory may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1580 Saint Thomas Way, Lenoir City, TN 37771, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.