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1939
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2021
Joan Currie Obituary
Edwina "Joan" was born on October 12, 1939 in Cohocton, NY to Edward and Hazel (Crants) Cosgriff. Joan worked in the casino industry for more than 50 years, starting at Harrah's Lake Tahoe in 1962 and retiring from the Mirage in 2017.
Joan was always active in politics, both local and national. She was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1980. As a single mother, Joan raised two sons in South Lake Tahoe. She was a loving and caring person to all. Joan enjoyed travel, and visited many destinations, including Ireland and Hong Kong. She loved holidays and always made sure her house was decorated for each. Joan has been an active and sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous for the last 37 years. She always faced life's challenges with courage and integrity. Joan lived her life Happy, Joyous and Free.
Joan passed in her own home, surrounded by family, holding her dog "Izzy." Joan was preceded in death by her father, Edward, her mother, Hazel, brother and sisters, Jerry, Sally, and Barbara. She is survived by her two sons, Scott Bridges and Brad Currie.
A Funeral service will be held on Monday June 7, 2021 at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church on West Sahara Ave at 10:00am.
Services will be held Monday, June 7, 2021, 10:00am, at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, 7260 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, 89117,
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francene lockett
February 8, 2024
I know this is late in coming, but I just found this article about joanne passing
Joan was my dear friend in high school and when my family moved away in my junior year, joanne convinced her parents and mine, that I should be allowed to come back for my senior year and live with her and her parents. Who would do that? What a wonderful thing. we had a wonderful time together
she sponsored me for our sorority ,she was kind and generous
and one of the most wonderful things about joan was whenever you called her. She answered the phone as though you were the most wonderful person in the world and she was so so happy to hear from you.
what a wonderful feeling that was to have somebody so pleased to speak to you to make you feel so welcome.
after we graduated, I went onto college and she became married, so we lost touch
but I hope that she kept that wonderful generous, feeling of welcome all her life. I know you ate missed by the people that love you dear joan
I miss you
Donna Johansson
May 13, 2021
Joan was a very loving lady and quick to smile. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Mirage. Please accept my families sincere condolences and prayers
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