A live stream for JoAnn’s service can be viewed by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/@milescitymethodist/streams
JoAnn Arlene Hodgson peacefully passed away on May 7th, 2025 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana at the age of 88.
JoAnn was born in Fort Rice, North Dakota on January 30, 1937. She was the eleventh of twelve children born to John and Elsie George. She spent her childhood years on the family farm in Fort Rice. In the early 50’s JoAnn moved to Miles City to be closer to her sisters, there she met Cliff Hodgson and they were married January 24 , 1959. The two then started their family with the birth of their son Jerry and then daughter Janell.
JoAnn spent her next 15 years caring for her family. She then worked at the Friendship Villa and after that, many years at Hardee’s where she made many life-long friends. After retiring she enjoyed traveling, family vacations and being a Grandma.
JoAnn was a lifelong faithful member of the Methodist church and was very active in events and programs there. She loved to play cards and was part of several weekly card groups. She also enjoyed time with many friends and activities at the drop-in center.
JoAnn is survived by her son Jerry (Miles City, MT), daughter Janell (Ormond Beach, FL), Granddaughter Noel (Ormond Beach, FL) sister Darlene (Laurel, MT), brother Bill (Billings, MT)(who passed away two days after JoAnn) and many nieces and nephews.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband Cliff, brothers Laverne, Darrell, Clifford, and sisters Marilyn, Beverly, Lorraine, Leone, Ladoris and Evelyn, and other loved ones.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
First United Methodist Church
24 N. 11th St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
259 Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Interment
Wednesday May 14, 2025
First United Methodist Church
24 N. 11th St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
First United Methodist Church
24 N. 11th St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
259 Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Interment
Wednesday May 14, 2025
First United Methodist Church
24 N. 11th St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Wes Hodgson says
Rest in peace aunt JoAnn. I will always have a very special place for you in my heart. You were always so caring and helpful to all your nieces and nephews just down the street, as well as a great supporter for your family and others. My condolences to all of JoAnn’s family an friends. ♥️ to you.
Deb Jerrel says
Oh Arlene, I’m going to miss you so much. We had so much fun together back in the day at Hardee’s. This news makes me so sad..💔😭
James Arneson says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mom Jerry. May the best of memories now and always be with you.
PAMELA S DOTSON says
To JoAnn’s family:
Many fond memories were had with Both Cliff and Joann. Sending thoughts and prayers your way. Thank God for all our special memories. Hold tight to them.
Donna Smith says
Jerry we send our heartfelt sympathy and love to you with the loss of your Mom. So sad to read this news. Hugs from the Molstad Family. xxxooo
Shirley Lund says
Jerry, may special remembrances if you mom, JoAnne, bring comfort & peace. You blessed her with Sunday church together. Shirley
Pam Rogge says
Prayers and condolences to JoAnn’s family.
Bonnie Wallette says
To the Hodgson family, I worked with Arlene at Hardies and became close friends. I will cherish all the memories we had. We would meet up every month and go out for lunch. I will miss her deeply. Rest in peace my friend. Prayers to Jerry, Janelle and Noel.
Guy Lund says
Janelle and Jerry, so sorry about losing aunt Joann. She leaves behind many memories. I remember spending a lot of times with her and your dad. I grew up hearing so many stories about her, aunt Shirley and Lucy. Most were pretty funny. She will be missed by many.
Wanda Bankey says
So sorry for your loss. I remember JoAnn from working at Friendship Villa with Lucy. We head some good laughs.
Lori Raisler says
JoAnn was wonderful and helpful when I became a widow. We played pinochle together almost weekly for a year or so and often went and enjoyed a meal together afterward. God bless you all and many hugs.
Danielle Becker says
Janell and Jerry your mom was a wonderful person ! Sorry to hear of her passing but will cherish moments I got with her!
Deanna says
JoAnn was sweet and kind to me. I’m glad I knew her. She had a great sense of humor. When I was in town at my in-laws (Chuck and Marilyn), she always stopped by to visit. We would all “go to coffee” and always had a lot of laughs. My deepest condolences to her family.
Deanna
kimmy smith says
My deepest sympathy goes out to Arlenes family. She was breakfast shift supervisor when I worked at Hardees back in 1986 . Aside from being a no nonsense, brutally honest and hardworking co-worker, Arleney and I were also friends. 4:30 am was darn early so Jean Fretland and I would rock out to AC/DC & Whitesnake on her boombox while we worked in back until Arlene unlocked front doors at 6 am. Such fond memories…I can still rememver Arlenes great laugh!
Even after I left Hardees and went to NY to be a nanny we kept in touch. Gone but never forgotten.
Diona Austill says
Jerry I’m so sorry to see this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Diona