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Joan Faires Obituary
Mrs. Faires, 52, of Charlotte passed away July 19, 2006 at Presbyterian Main Hospital. She was born August 3, 1953 in Weatherford, TX, the daughter of Mary Jones Warren and James Franklin Warren.
Joan was a dedicated teacher for nearly 30 years in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System. She worked as a second grade teacher at Greenway Park Elementary School. She was an avid and inspiring fitness instructor, highly organized, and enjoyed traveling, gourmet cooking, and having fresh flowers at her home. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Robinson Presbyterian Church, officiated by the Reverend Will Faires. Interment will follow at Robinson Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, July 21, 2006 at McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel.
Joan is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Stan Faires of the residence; her son, Taylor Faires of Charlotte; her parents, Mary and James Warren of Kings Mountain, NC; her sister, Gay Warren Miller and husband Mike of Blowing Rock, NC; her two brothers, David Franklin Warren and wife Catherine of Richmond Hill, GA and Mark Scott Warren and wife Anne of Matthews, NC; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Online condolences may be made for the family at www.mem.com.
For those who desire, memorial donations may be made to the College Fund of Taylor Faires, care of McEwen Funeral Service, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Charlotte, NC 28227.
Arrangements are in the care of McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Faires
Donna Downing
July 15, 2025
Can't believe so much time has passed since we lost you. I still think of you almost every day, the fun we had, and all the exercise classes we would take.
You are a wonderful memory.
Jackie DeBiase
July 17, 2007
Miss you soooo much Joanie Joan and still really can't believe all of this happened! Thank you for your friendship. We had so many talks - I miss them alot! I still feel your presence and I am thankful for that! Love, Jackie
Shannon Dervay
July 17, 2007
Thinking about you Joan as the celebration of your life quickly qpproaches us all. Love, Shannon
Donna Downing
July 16, 2007
Joan,it has been almost been year and I miss you more than I ever would have thought.You are in my thoughts daily,as you are lots and lots of other people.You have no idea how many lives you touched. You were the best friend a person could have had and I miss you! And I miss the things we were going to do together!I know I will see you again and take comfort in that thought.I love you,Donna.
Linda Mattix
January 28, 2007
Joan,
I have been thinking about you lately. The second and third graders just performed the other night at the PTA meeting. They did a great job. But I sensed your presence there. We have missed you so much at school. I miss your enthusiasm and sweet voice. Love ya, Linda
Judy Wright
August 14, 2006
To Joan's Family, I send my most sincere sympathies to all of you. I went to Jr. High & High school with Joan. She was a dear, sweet person and will be greatly missed! I will keep all of you in my prayers. Judy Morgan Wright
Karin Solomonson
August 3, 2006
Dear Taylor & Stan,
This is Karin (Snyder) Solomonson, & Katie Slattery just told me what had happened to your sweet mother & loving wife. I am so sorry for your sudden loss.
I have the best memories of Joan's bright smile through the halls at Greenway Park, as well as the special bond between Taylor & Robert Feingold. Please know that they are "teaching" together now & that your momma will continue to guide you through life, Taylor.
My sincerest condolences to you both & God's blessings for peace.
jim hadden
August 1, 2006
Stan and Taylor, both Cathy and I are very saddened by the news of Joan's passing.Cathy knew her from Char-Meck and of couse I met here once or twice @ Matsushita functions.Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your entire family.
Pamela Hunter
July 29, 2006
To Joan's family,
Our thoughts are with you today as we have just heard about this sad news. We both loved Joan's spin classes at Gold's Gym at Crownpoint
She was our favorite- always inpriring us with her posittive words. She was a gem and for sure her students at school were lucky to have her as their teaher. We will keep you in our thoughts throughout the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Jim & Pam Hunter
Kaye "Coy" Ackermann
July 27, 2006
To All of Joan's Family: Joan was a terrific individual and a fabulous teacher. She was my Pilates instructor at the Harris YMCA. I remember when she told me that she was a school teacher -- I should have known from the organized and thorough way she conducted her exercise classes! Most importantly she was a wonderful person. We are all lucky to have known her.
Frances Hamilton
July 27, 2006
Stan,
I am in total shock! I have just now watched the news regarding Joan's death (as a victim of second hand smoke) and put the pieces together. Last week I ran into Rosemary McGraw in the store as she was purchasing food to prepare a dish to take to your family. She was devastated about loosing Joan (she had worked with her at Greenway Park.) As I listened to her talk about "this wonderful friend" she had just tragically lost, Joan's name never came up. Then just now (5:45 p.m.), I saw the picture of the two of you on Channel 3 news and realized who they were talking about. Joan and I worked at Albemarle Road Elementary School many years ago and enjoyed a wonderful friendship. I lost track of her when I transferred to another school. However, we reconnected when I tried to figure out who this fabulous arobics teacher was at Fitness Today. We reconnected and when Fitness Today closed, then I followed her to Gold's Gym as well. She was a "one in a million" and I am so sorry I did not realize all of this in time to pay my respects to you and your family before now. Know that the world is a better place because she lived here. My prayers and sincere sympathy to you and your family. God bless you all.
Lee Koch
July 24, 2006
Dear Stan and Taylor,
Joan taught one of my very first Body Pump classes when I joined Gold's Gym upon moving to Charlotte. Her energy motivated and inspired me. As I became an instructor myself, I became better acquainted with Joan. I remember hearing several stories of you Taylor growing up, as different musical selections reminded her of you. She will be missed as a great leader in all she did. God bless you both. Lee Koch
jan kellogg
July 23, 2006
Although I did not know Joan personally, I was privileged to attend many of her pilates classes at the Harris YMCA. Upon finishing her class, not only did you know that you had completed a wonderful pilates work out, you felt refreshed and you looked forward to her next class; I oftened referred to her class as a soothing massage. Surely there are Saints today lining up for "Heavenly Pilates"! Sincerely, Jan Kellogg
Phyllis & Leon Hord
July 23, 2006
Stan & Taylor our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Joan was a wonderful person as you know and the great memories you have will see you through this along with the love of God, family, and friends. God Bless!
Beth Moss
July 22, 2006
Dear Stan and Taylor:
Joan was my son Shane's (Ludwick) beloved teacher from Greeenway Park. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers and condolences are with you. Shane just graduated from high school but we have fond memories of Joan and her family. What a great loss to our school system and community. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. With love, Shane and Ashley Ludwick and Beth Moss (their mom)
Keena Ennis
July 22, 2006
To the Faires family,
Please know that Joan will be terribly missed at the Harris YMCA. I taught the 6p cycle class following her class on Thursdays. She always had a ready smile and kind words to say about everyone, and went over and above to help whenever she could. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Keena
Donna Doyal
July 22, 2006
Joan,this is Donna again.To all the Faires and Warren Families...the service was beautiful and the luncheon just great.Families,I will miss seeing you on a mostly daily basis.I do hope to see you again. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as is Joan..I miss all of you!
La'Sha Pink
July 22, 2006
Please know that your family is in our prayers. Joan will always be remembered as a source of motivation not only in the gym, but as a wife, mother and friend.
She will be missed.
Karen Connell
July 22, 2006
I was completely stunned and saddened to hear of Joan's passing. I worked with her at Albemarle Road Elementary years ago before her wonderful son was born. Her family meant everything to her. She was a beautiful person in spirit, soul, mind and body. She will be greatly missed. She will be watching over us all from heaven. May God's strength and wisdom be with you all.
Lisa Feazell
July 22, 2006
I really didn't know Joan that well but loved her classes. She was funny, a sweet person and a great instructor. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Shawn Caldwell
July 21, 2006
Joan, all of your "WORKOUT" buddies from days long ago will miss you very much. I pray for your family to see God's Glory soon.
Chuck Malinowski
July 21, 2006
Joan,
I enjoyed your cycle rides at the Harris YMCA! Especially our team teach on St. Patty's Day. Thank you for being an AWESOME person! You are truley missed by many many people.
May God Bless your family!
Chuck
Jackie DeBiase
July 21, 2006
My dear Joanie Joan, thank you for your wonderful friendship - I love and miss you so much! I will miss our talks - thanks for being the wonderful friend you were to me! love you lots, Jackie
Don Drennon
July 21, 2006
I knew her only by the lives she touched.
My sense is of someone with a rare gift: A gift to inspire, uplift, and transform...to amuse and delight...above all to teach.
I see her light shining when her friends speak of her...and in the serene courage of her family.
Sincere condolences.
Beth Anthony McDaniel
July 21, 2006
Stan and all..
I was so sorry to hear about Joan.. She was such a wonderful, sweet, beautiful person and will be greatly missed. Just know she is in a better place now and is not suffering.... I'm so glad I got to speak to Stan on Sunday night and he filled me in on what had been going on.. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all this week and will continue..
Beth
Wanda Emanuelson
July 21, 2006
Stan,
To you and your son I extend my sincere deepest sympathy. It saddened me deeply to learn of Joan's death. May God sustain you through this very difficult time.
Mary Ann & Mike Morabito
July 21, 2006
Joan,
Even though you have left us, you are still an inspiration to all. You will be sadly missed.
Barbara Wilkerson
July 21, 2006
Joan,
Although I haven't seen you since Workout! closed so many years ago, I still remember the fun I had taking your classes. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Tammy Holton
July 21, 2006
We are competeley sadden by this.Joan was such a wonderful woman teacher and friend.She will be as my coleauge and friend but also as a wonderful loving teacher of my son.Joan had such an understanding and love for each and every child she came in contact with and will be missed a great deal and will be a part of our memories forever we love you and will miss you deeply.
The Holton Family
Brandi Mosley
July 21, 2006
Stan, Taylor and family,
I would like you to know that it was an honor to assist in the care of such an amazing and strong-spirited woman. You were all a blessing to know. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all!
With love~
Brandi Mosley RN
Presbyterian ICU
Jackie DeBiase
July 21, 2006
My dear Joanie Joan! My heart is so heavy right now - you were such a wonderful friend to me and I will never forget all of our talks! I love you and will miss you very much! You have touched so many lives and I am so thankful for your friendship!!!! I love you Joan!! Jackie
Me'Arne Davis
July 21, 2006
I never knew Joan but i heard that she was a wonderful mother,wife,and a dynamite instructor our prayer's go out to her and her family from the PeakFitness family in Concord,NC
Kim Hill
July 21, 2006
Joan you will be so missed! ~ My heart goes out to your family ~ I hope they can find peace in knowing that you are watching over them ~ You have given so much joy to so many ~ I hope you will forever dance with the angels~
Shannon Dervay
July 21, 2006
Joan-
I am still completely numb since the announcement of your death. You brought us much laughter and fun within the fitness arena. We love and miss you very much. Shannon
Sheryl Deffenbaugh
July 21, 2006
I am a fellow instructor from Peak Fitnesss and did not have the opportunity to work closely with Joan, but have heard nothing but wonderful things about her. So many of her students have been asking me about her and I know she was truly loved. My prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Downing
July 21, 2006
Joan,I miss you so very,very much! You were the dearest,most wonderful friend a person could have.Thank you so much for sharing your life with me and having so much fun !
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