Joanne Teresa Eastridge age 74, formerly of Lebanon, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Born Aug. 1, 1950 in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine Gemelli and was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Nader.

Joanne was a registered nurse for over 30 years and after retirement she and her husband owned a trucking company, Rusty Dog Express and later the Eastridge Casket Company.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald G. Eastridge; children,Jason L. Schmolze, Keith J. Schmolze, Ribbue G, Eastridge, Rebecca L. Henson, Rachel J. Hamilton; grandchildren, Laurie and Isaac Hamilton; and a brother, Ralph Gemelli.

Graveside services and interment will be at Noon Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lebanon, TN, with Pastor Owen Powell officiating.