Flat Rock, North Carolina
1923 - 2018 (Age 94)
Joan Clemons Lyne Williford, age 94 of Flat Rock, passed away Friday, January 19th, 2018 at Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital. She was born September 6th, 1923 in Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter of the late Joseph Nathaniel and Gladys Pearson Clemons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Shisler Lyne in 1953; her second husband, Cary Grayson Williford in 2001; her brother, Jimmie Lee Clemons, Sr. and by her son, William John Lyne in 2017.
Joan began working in the family business at Woodfield Inn, at the age of 17. She was employed with Belk Simpson for 17 years as a sportswear buyer and was a real estate broker for 7 years. She was also part owner and manager of Diane's Hallmark Shop from 1983 until 2009.
She was a member of the Land of Sky Garden Club, Bridge Club, Elks Club (Grayson), Monday Lunch Bunch, Blue Ridge Chapter of Ikenobo Ikebana, Southeastern U.S. Chapter of Ohara Ikebana (the art of Japanese flower arranging) and a blood donor.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Lyne Harker and her husband, Russell of Travelers Rest, SC; one step-daughter, Carolyn Walker of Advance, NC; three grandchildren, Ashlie Lyne, Amanda Dancel and Zachary Lyne; five great-grandchildren, William Linville, Skyer Dancel, Sienna Dancel, Simon Dancel and Austin Lyne; two nephews, Joe and Jimmie Clemons; and by one niece, Linda Basiewicz.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17th, 2018 in Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.
Diane,
I thought your mom was such a special lady!! We became friends when I worked at Belk's on two different occasions. She always treated me like a daughter and was interested in my future. Even though she was a no-nonsense lady, her sense of humor was keen!! You could always count on her to make light of a situation!!
Sharing in your sorrow, Diane!
With love,
Sharon Waddell Johnson
Sharon Johnson
February 04, 2018 | Hendersonville, NC
Joan was a very special woman. When Al and I were in western NC, we often visited with her. I recall one Halloween, she was in her Hallmark store, her hair was colored black to match her costume. Her personality was a deight. We also enjoyed Thanksgiving Dinner at the Woodfield Inn, on a few occasions. A very special woman indeed. I am blessed to have known her. May your treasured memories be a blessing to all of you
Susan Lynch
January 30, 2018 | RICHMOND, VA
Sorry to here as I knew since childhood and a great friend to my mother...Condolances to Bill and Diane
Campbell King
January 27, 2018 | Canon City, CO
Joan was a great mentor to me in the early days of my fashion career. She was a hard working lady that handled everything with finesse,fairness and humor. She was as chic as she was a business woman...she will be missed but never forgotten.
Pam Long
January 25, 2018 | Fletcher, NC | Friend
