Joan Geoghegan Conrad

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Joan Conrad Obituary

CONRAD, JOAN GEOGHEGAN, 62, died on Sunday, January 7, 2007 at High Point Regional Hospital. Mrs. Conrad was a teacher and administrator at elementary, middle, and high schools for 38 years. She shaped the lives of young people in Kentucky, Massachusetts, California, Virginia and North Carolina. Mrs. Conrad retired last year from Sandusky Elementary School in Lynchburg, VA. She taught at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point, NC, from 1988 until 1999, and was co-principal in 1999. From 1968 to 1981, she taught at various parochial schools in Louisville, KY, including Presentation Academy, St. Martha School, and St. Francis of Rome School. Mrs. Conrad was a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth for 12 years. A native of Bardstown, KY, Mrs. Conrad was preceded in death by her parents, John Allen Geoghegan and Jennie Moore Hurst; and two brothers, William Clarence Geoghegan and James Patrick Geoghegan. Mrs. Conrad is survived by her husband of 26 years, John D. Conrad, and their daughter, Emily Taylor Conrad of Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by three brothers, John Allen Geoghegan Jr. (Charlotte) of Bardstown, KY, Joseph Ronald Geoghegan (Leslie) of Louisville, KY, and Robert Spalding Geoghegan (Jaime) of Grand Rivers, KY. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Father Joseph C. Zuschmidt, O.S.F.S., as main celebrant and Father Anthony J. Gilborges, O.S.F.S. co-celebrant. The family will receive friends following the Mass at the church. A second Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral in Bardstown, KY. The family will receive friends at the local Knights of Columbus Hall following the Mass. Sechrest Funeral Service in High Point is in charge of services. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to: Immaculate Heart of Mary Endowment Fund, 605 Barbee Ave., High Point, NC 27262; The Concern Foundation, 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 337, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; and Loveline at High Point Regional Health Systems, PO Box HP-5, High Point, NC 27261.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 10, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Conrad

9 Entries

Cheryl Ward-Carroll

January 17, 2007

Joan was one of those special teachers that could be both firm and loving. My son just blosssomed in her class. Her legacy will live on in all the lives she touched. Our family and our community has been blessed to have known, worked with and been taught by Mrs. Conrad.

Janet McIvor-Reed

January 13, 2007

I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs.
Conrad while she taught at Sandusky
Ele School. I will forever remember her for her style of teaching and the stylish way she dressed. Also,
she made a lasting impression in my
son's life...Our prayers are with
you during this time.

Cheryl Holland-Gianni

January 12, 2007

I had Joan while a student at St. Francis of Rome and at Presentation Academy. She was a joy to see running in the halls,and I always loved those short skirts of hers. She had a kind and gently soul and I will miss her.

Rowland Frigge

January 10, 2007

She was a class act and wonderful lady. I dated her during High School and took her to the Senior Prom. She stayed with an Aunt in L-ville and the next day we went on a picnic. (Her idea) Many great memories.I am so sorry to hear about Joan and my prayers go out to the Conrad/Geoghegan families

Terry and Fran Dick

January 10, 2007

Our prayers are with the Geoghegan Family. It is always so difficult to lose someone with whom you have shared your childhood.

Katie Meredith McCullum

January 10, 2007

I always had so much fun and enjoyed visiting with Joan when she was in town. I know how much my mom and the rest of the Bardstown girls will miss her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne Mattingly

January 10, 2007

What a class act lady! She was a teacher at Presentation Academy when I attended there in the late seventies. I remember her distinctly because she was such a sweet person and very attractive lady. She was very outgoing and proper. My condolences to all of her family. Jeanne Mattingly (Presentation Academy Class of 1979)

TOM HAGAN

January 10, 2007

I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOAN.I WAS A TEACHER AT ST MARTHA SCHOOL IN 1972. JOAN WAS A BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL MEMBER OF OUR FACULTY.
I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING TO HER AND SHE HAD A WONDERFUL PERSONALITY. IT WAS A WONDERFUL TIME TO BE A TEACHER AT ST MARTHA AND SHE WAS A VALUABLE PART OF OUR SCHOOL. I LEFT TEACHING AT THE END OF THE 1978-1979 SCHOOL YEAR. THE EXPERIENCE I HAD AT ST MARTHA SCHOOL WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY TEACHING CAREER. THANK YOU JOAN FOR ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES. SINCERELY, TOM HAGAN

Tom / Rose Cary

January 9, 2007

We are very sorry to hear that beautiful Joan has passed. Joan had a heart of gold and was very kind to anyone that she met. We are grateful that we were able to know her and we wish her family well. She is at peace we pray.

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