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Joan Holcomb Obituary
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Flowery Branch United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Ingram will officiate. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. at the church.
Joan received her Bachelor of Science Degree at Trenton State College in New Jersey and completed the Master's Program at University of Tennessee. Joan worked in the Transplant Department of Emory Hospital. She was an accomplished sailor and Past Commodore of Lake Lanier Sailing Club and Barefoot Sailing Club. She shared a love for her Lord and served as organist of Flowery Branch United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Holcomb is survived by her husband, E. Dean Holcomb, Flowery Branch, and sister-in-law, Connie Sears, also of Flowery Branch.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542, 770-967-5555 or for online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Peggy Wieters
August 27, 2010
Joan was an inspiration to me. Her talent and energy and compassion were some of her traits that inspired me. Since I lived in Hilton Head and now Charleston, I would so look forward to seeing Joan and Dean when I visited my brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Crystal. I will so miss the camping trip we had planned in October. She was simply amazing and I am a better person for having known her.
Mike Mount
August 4, 2010
Our thoughts are with the Holcomb family.
August 2, 2010
Joan you will be so missed. The light around the sailing club is already dimmer without your presence. Every time I wear a hat I will think of you and the many good times we sat on the point, out in the sun with our hats and jewelry. I know you are up there playing away. We will meet again one day......
To Key West from Pensacola 2004
Joansy, Phil & Pam
August 1, 2010
LLSC Awards Dinner January 2008
Joansy, Phil & Pam
August 1, 2010
Me, Su, Pam, Joansy, Crystal Awards dinner January 2008
August 1, 2010
Sailing to Key West 2004
Me, Su, Pam, Joansy, Crystal Awards dinner January 2008
August 1, 2010
Greg and Donna Cash
August 1, 2010
Joan is now in heaven with Jesus and playing her beautiful organ music for all the angels. I know my mom and Greg's mom are loving it. Joan you will truely be missed by us. We are so happy that we knew you. I will always remember our talks of God, church, your organ learning days, and the way you opened your church to our yoga classes. Know that we will always be there for Dean.
August 1, 2010
I can see her smiling face in my mind, I can hear her voice in my ears, and I will miss that. She was a very kind and giving soul, all of us will miss her. I hope everyone is as lucky as I am to have learned one last thing from her, which is to hold onto everyone you love as much as you can, and share every moment possible. I don't think there could be a more important lesson to learn. Thank you Joan for gracing our lives, the rest of us have to hold onto each other until we see you again.
July 30, 2010
Joan was a wonderful woman. Her passion for life radiated every time I saw her. I'm so sorry for you Dean. She was an angel on earth and now she's an angel in heaven watching over us.. All of us at Home Town Spirits want to extend our deepest sympathy. Please know that prayers are going out for you and your family. Sandy Merickle and The Home Town Spirits Team...
Barbara King
July 30, 2010
Joan you will be dearly missed. Love You!
LLSC Holiday Party
Jennifer Daniell
July 30, 2010
This is such a great photo, Joan was such a wonderful person, bright, considerate, friendly, talented, as Billy Joel said "Only the good die young." There aren't any words to express how we feel and how much she will be missed. Our hearts are so heavy but our memories are clear and long lasting.
Ken Blankenship
July 30, 2010
Joan was a mentor to me when I became involved with the LLSC Board and as I moved into the Commodore position, she guided me though the maze. She was always in control and she could always be counted on to be level headed and think soundly. To me she was one person no one spoke ill. I will miss you Joan.
Melinda Blankenship
July 30, 2010
Joan was a dear friend. We will miss her terribly! This is a very sad and difficult time for all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Thoughts and prayers to Dean now and in the weeks and months to come. Our hearts are with you!
Phil & Pam Eastman
July 30, 2010
And so many more wonderful things could be said of her:
For all that she did for others, her everlasting smile, her forte for planning, her enjoyment of many diverse interests, committment to friends, house always open, table always full, endless energy, passion for filling in what was needed, my mind wanders on at the endless list. She will be missed dearly. Cherished by many, loved by all. We love you Joansy and will be there for Dean!
July 30, 2010
Joan will be greatly missed. Both Allison and I enjoyed the company of Dean and Joan. Our prayers to her family and may her legacy be one for many to follow.
Mike Borchert
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