Joan Sistrunk Redding

Mary Joan Sistrunk Redding, 95, of Asheboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1930 to John and Florine Sistrunk. Joan was a beloved wife, sister, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.

Growing up in Florida created a lifelong love for the beach and seashells for Joan. She enjoyed swimming and riding bikes as a young girl with her best friend, Shirley Motes.

She met her sweetheart, Frank while visiting her aunt & uncle one summer. They created a beautiful married life together for 30 years until his sudden passing.

She went to Florida State University and obtained a teaching degree. She was a beloved teacher for many years. Upon her husband’s passing, she retired from teaching to take over running his insurance agency.

Joan enjoyed reading, needlepoint, playing Bridge, Garden Club and working in her yard. One of her favorite activities was Dance Club with Frank and their friends. Her greatest delight was spending time and pouring into grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A woman of strong faith, she was always the family prayer warrior and constant support. She was always willing to help others in need.

She created a loving home with her husband, Frank and her three daughters.

She is preceded in death by her parents John Wesley Sistrunk and Florine Hunter Sistrunk, her brother John Sistrunk, her husband William Frank Redding, III, as well as her precious great-grandson Zayden Millikan.

She is survived by her three daughters, Rebecca Briles (Doug), Marianne Millikan (Jeff) and Nancy Farlow (Charles) all of Asheboro, her grandchildren Meredith Millikan, Forrest Williams, Lauren Ard (Ryan), Kendyl McCaskill (Aaron), Matthew Farlow (Marilia), Audrey Hurley (Samuel), Carly Zimmerman (Tony) and great-grandchildren Kaylee Millikan, Rylynn Gaines, Claire Ard, Macy Ard, Allyson Ard, Skylar Hurley, Zoey Zimmerman, Luca Farlow, Levi Farlow.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 1:00-1:50 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Glenn “Mac” Pugh Chapel with Pastor Boyd Byerly officiating. Burial will be held at Asheboro City Cemetery.