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Joan Werhan Obituary
Werhan
Loving Mother and Friend to All
Asheville - Lois Joan Smith Werhan, 76, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Mission Hospital. Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Gus" Werhan; her parents, Oswald "Monk" and Blanche King Smith; brother, Charlie Smith; and sister, Nancy Duvall.
Joan is survived by her children: Michael Werhan (Kathy) and Teresa Werhan; one brother-in-law, Fred Werhan (Pat); sister, Pat Lindsley (John); along with many nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Lee Edwards High Class of 1958 and received her nursing degree from AB Technical Community College. She went on to work at St. Joseph Hospital, for Dr. Richard Nailing's office and later retired from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department as a jailer.
She enjoyed being out in the sunshine, watching Tarheel basketball and watching Kyle Bush race.
She had several wonderful friends and many that she truly loved as her family. She will be missed by all.
A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Smoky Mountain Chapel with Reverend Fred Werhan officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service of Clyde is caring for the family and the online register is available at www.smokymountaincremations.com.
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Shirley & Francie Hallingse
June 23, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teri Fagan
June 18, 2016
I remember Ms. Werhan when I was growing up in West Terrace Apts. I want to give my condolences to Mike and Sis. You were blessed with a wonderful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlene Sepulveda
June 16, 2016
I only met Joan a few times but she was so sweet and precious. Kind and loving to everyone. ~Charlene Sepulveda
Edith Michael
June 16, 2016
Joan was so thankful for her wonderful Children and Loving Kathy. She told me of her pride and joy many times.
I know Sis, Mike and Kathy will miss her, but I think these last months have been the the most wonderful times sense I have known her for the past 50 plus years.
We will always have a special place in our hearts for this kind, sweet lady. Joan I am missing you.
lisa edwards
June 16, 2016
Mike and Sis, your mom will be truly missed, I loved her so much. we was still staying in touch even after my mom passed away. you and your family are in my prayers, love Lisa Edwards
Marcia Fowler
June 15, 2016
Have known and loved you so many years...Have enjoyed talking to you these past few years... You've always meant a lot to me. So sorry I didn't get to talk to you Saturday when I called...I felt something was wrong. My sympathy and loves go out to Mike and Teresa...Wish I could be there. You sure had an exceptional Mother! She loved you two above all!!! {{{HUGS}}}
Love, Marcia Fowler
Lee and Brenda Warren
June 14, 2016
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Joan's family.
June 14, 2016
We will all miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Kathy, and Teresa.
Love, Bobby and Cindy
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