She was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, a real estate saleslady for Paul Clark Realty and enjoyed sewing and cooking. Also, Joan was a member of the West Grove United Church of Christ. She was a 1951 graduate of Franklin High School, and a writer for the Greenville Daily Advocate, Piqua Daily Call and the Early Bird.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Williams May 1, 1978. They were married in 1959. Also her brother Dale Bucholtz and sisters Arlene (Bucholtz) Kerr and Thelma (Bucholtz) Rhoades.
Joan is survived by her children Barbara Long of Huntsville, AL., Judy (Donald) Koogler of Greenville, John (Dana) Williams of Greenville and Brian (Brenda) Williams of Troy; grandchildren Richard Long, Matthew Williams, Elisabeth Williams, Riley Williams and Parker Williams as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Private Graveside Service at the convenience of the family will be held at the Gettysburg Cemetery Gettysburg, Ohio with Pastor Don Smith officiating. There will be no visitation but a Public Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Franklin Monroe FFA in care of John Williams and mailed to the Franklin Monroe High School 8591 Oakes Road, Arcanum, Ohio, 45304.
Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
