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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Joe Ann O'Rourke
November 2nd, 1946 - April 2nd, 2025
Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joe Ann O’Rourke, 78, of The Village of Hadley who passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.
Joe Ann was originally from Long Island, NY where she was born in Hollis Queens, NY to Herman and Amelia Mielke on November 2nd, 1946. She graduated from Seaford High School in Seaford, NY. Joe Ann Mielke married Dennis O’Rourke, wife of 53 years on June 29th, 1969, in Seaford, NY. She worked in advertising at Newsday, a Long Island newspaper for over 40 years where she eventually retired from.
Joe Ann is preceded in death by her husband Dennis O’Rourke, parents Herman and Amelia Mielke, as well as her brother Charlie Mielke.
Joe Ann is survived by her only son Casey and significant other Andi, sister Mary Mills, brother Larry Mielke and grandchildren Jack, Nicholas, Kate and Ryland, she was extremely involved in the daily activities of her family and strived to ensure her loved ones were always taken care of. She enjoyed playing mah jongg, poker and aqua aerobics. Her two eldest grandsons will be her pallbearers.
The Celebration of Life will be held at 9:30 am on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 at Hiers-Baxley on Wedgewood Lane in The Villages. Burial will follow at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Joe Ann’s name to your favorite charity.
The family of Joe Ann wishes to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire team at Sumter Senior Living and Compassionate Care Hospice.
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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones. This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail....
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