Joann Moffitt

1937 - 2025

Joann Cross Moffitt, 88, of Hayesville, dedicated wife and mother, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.
She was a native of the Nantahala community, graduated from Nantahala High School and attended Briartown Baptist Church.
She met her future husband, Crandall, at a festival held at the Nantahala School.
Her fondest memories were raising her own two children and the many children she babysat. Her kindness and nurturing also extended to her family, friends and animals.
Joann was a phenomenal cook even though she was reluctant to accept compliments. She kept her house spotless and warmly welcomed others into her home.
Joann loved reading, enjoyed crafting and was a talented painter. She also enjoyed bird watching, working in her flower garden and collecting antique butter dishes. She prided herself in her neat appearance and fashion sense. She will be missed by all who loved her.
She was the daughter of the late Ed and Ethel Cross, and wife of the late Crandall Moffitt who died May 31, 2019. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Waters, Katherine Passmore and Wilma Day.
Survivng are a daughter; Suzann Ledford and husband David of Hayesville; a son, Kent Moffitt and wife Jackie of Murphy; a grandson, Justin Moffitt of Murphy; one sister-in-law, Minnette Moore of Hayesville; and also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville, with the Rev. S.J. Waters officiating.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Bethel Cemetery.
The family received friends from 5-6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville.
The family requests memorials be made in memory of Joann Cross Moffitt to Kids Food Bag Ministry, c/o Dorcas Brooks, P.O. Box 427, Andrews, NC 28901.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville, was in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at iviefuneralhome.com.