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Joan Bryan Obituary
Joan Ann Carson Bryan passed away Sunday afternoon after a lengthy battle with heart and kidney failure. Joan was quite proud of her Carson heritage, a name familiar in the Lawrenceville, Princeton, and Trenton area. Joan was the youngest child of Coleman Appleton Gibbs Carson and Lillian Neuman Carson. Joan was a graduate from Rider University, and worked for 39 years as a Business Education Teacher at Collingswood Senior High School. She was quite active in numerous after-school clubs, including DECA club, Marching Band, and Football Athletics fundraising. Though she was small, she was a true force for feminism, having worked hard to obtain opportunities for Women in Business that were traditionally male roles, particularly in entry level work placements for her Juniors and Seniors earning work credit for Business Classes.
"Like other women who seek equality, the amount of trouble I cause is inversely proportionate to my physical size." In her free time, Joan volunteered at Emmaus Methodist Church of Smithville. Every Sunday she led the Sunday School classes, and taught the Summer Bible Camp. She was also involved in her grandchildren's Holiday programs and Cookie exchanges. Joan also loved Music, Musicals, Traveling, and Baking.
Joan is pre-deceased by her husband, Jay James Bryan who passed just one month ago. She is survived by her only daughter Marianne Seabert, her Son-in-law Andrew Seabert, and her grandchildren Skylar and Coleman Seabert, whom she absolutely adored. She is also survived by six nieces; Jane Kiernan, Carol Guralski, Elaine Dansbury, Lorraine Dansbury, Eloise Dansbury, Marian Stout, and numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Funeral services for Joan will be held on Friday at 1 PM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville with the Rev Delloyd Green, Pastor of the Emmaus United Methodist Church of Smithville officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceville Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 11AM to 1 PM at the funeral home. For directions or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.poulsonvanhise.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Bryan
Sherri Makin
May 17, 2014
I just saw this. I had Joan for typing in HS and had the pleasure of seeing her as one of my patients years after. She was such a sweetheart. May she rest in peace and be rejoined with her husband. Till we meet again.
Gerard Baus. Class of '90
May 16, 2014
I took both typing and business with Mrs Bryant and learned a great deal. She was a great women and teacher. God bless her and her family.
Dominica Bleistein
May 16, 2014
She was never my teacher but she was always a sweet lady
Hope (Arroliga) Driver
May 1, 2014
My deepest condolences to Marianne and family. I remember Mrs. Bryan fondly and am still typing away... just like she taught me. Prayers for you all that you will find comfort during this difficult time.
Arlene Smith
May 1, 2014
Joan was one of my teachers at Collingswood High School. She was a wonderful teacher and a nice person. Condolences to the family.
Joanne Thurston
May 1, 2014
I remember her from my high school days she was a great teacher. Condolences to your family for your loss. Rest in peace now with angels up above your in my prayers
B Hall
April 30, 2014
Sorry for your loss the Bible give us the strength you need so draw close to God and he will draw close to you James 4:8
April 30, 2014
My condolence to the Bryan family. Please know that God is aware of your pain. He sent his only begotten son to give his life so that we may live forever. John 3:16.
April 30, 2014
To the family,
May the beautiful memories of your loved one provide solace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time; and may you also find much comfort and peace from God's promise of life without end in Paradise. Ps.37:11,29
April 30, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us to cope. Thinking of you and your loved ones.
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