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Joan Hanshaw Obituary

HANSHAW Joan "Jo" Hanshaw, 68, of Commercial Point, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 6, 2012. She was born to the late Ben and Lola Adkins of Louisa, KY on September 15, 1943 and preceded in death by brother Jerry Adkins. Joan is survived by many loved ones including son, Lonnie R. (Pam) Hanshaw; grandchildren, Erik, Andrea, Alysha, Freyja, sisters, Betty (Paul) Childers, Nancy (Tom) Murphy, Patty (Tommy) Blevins, Linda (Kenneth) Young, Doris (Gary) Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews. Known as "One of the Golden Girls" Joan loved spending time with her family. Her most precious moments were spending weekends with her grandchildren and taking weekend trips to Kentucky with her sisters. She will long be known as a loving mother, sister, grand-mother and aunt. Joan is deeply loved and will be missed by many. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Beckett Cemetery, Commercial Point. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 8 to May 9, 2012.

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May 10, 2012

Psalm 91:04
He will cover you with His pinion, and under His wing you will find refuge; His
faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Linda's co-workers at Rivetview Family Practice

Ally Goddard

May 9, 2012

Deepest condolences to Joan's family and friends. I was fortunate to get a glimpse of Joan's hidden sense of humor while working with her on a recent project at Grange. She is a true gem and will be missed dearly.

linda lightner

May 9, 2012

Absent from the body, present with the Lord. I hope you find comfort at this time of sorrow. May the peace of our Lord Jesus be with you and yours.

Brian & Jaymie Shirkey

May 9, 2012

Our deepest condolences to Joan's family. Joan was always so friendly and caring. I'm so sorry for your loss. She will be missed.

Darlene Weber

May 9, 2012

To Joan's Family,

Although our paths didn't cross very much at Grange, I did have the opportunity to talk with her briefly on several occasions. Joan was a very nice lady and always had a kind word. I will keep your family in my thoughts and am sorry for your loss.

Frances Genheimer

May 9, 2012

May the Lord bless your family & friend. I will
Miss Joan very much, she was a truth friend.

marla woods

May 9, 2012

My thoughts and pray are with you and your family may god bless you in every way.

I will alway miss you joan the talk we would have about are grandkids, and about us love you very much. Marla woods

Colleen Cherry

May 9, 2012

I will always miss her. She is very very kind lady and sense of humors. Pray for her family and friends.

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