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Joan Schochet Obituary
She was the eldest daughter of the late Betty and Maurice Smithberg of Savannah, loving wife of over 44 years of Robert (Rob) Schochet, mother to Logan, grandmother to Brody, and sister to Fred and Janet. Joan was raised in Beaufort, S.C., and graduated from Beaufort High School and the University of South Carolina.
Joan was a proud flight attendant for Eastern Airlines for more than ten years, flying between Atlanta, the Caribbean, and South America. She taught High School Spanish in Grand Rapids, Michigan for two years and finally retired after twenty-five years as a Spanish language teacher at Holy Innocents Episcopal School in Atlanta, GA. Joan was a dedicated teacher who was loved by both her many students and friends. No problem was ever too great for her to solve.
Joan is survived by her husband Robert Schochet of Atlanta, her son Logan Schochet and partner Mandy Moore of Atlanta, Fred and Alice Smithberg of Savannah, Greg and Janet O'Hara of Savannah and nieces, Mallory O'Hara, Teri Smithberg, Annie Smithberg and nephew, Ryan O'Hara.
Graveside services will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon the 17th of April at Bonaventure Cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Robert Haas.
Charitable donations to the American Stroke Association in lieu of flowers.
The service will be live streamed via ZOOM:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5052277485?pwd=TUVSU3ZMS2FXS09IcnJJbURtZWJHUT09Meeting ID: 505 227 7485Passcode: 3x7RYL
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Dorothy Sullivan
April 19, 2025
Smart and in control. Loving and open. She will be missed. I don´t think that anyone who ever knew her felt negatively toward her.
Wayne & Chat Littrell
April 17, 2025
So sorry for the loss of your sister, Fred. Our sincerest condolences and prayers for you & your family.
Ed Goldberg
April 17, 2025
I was good friends with Joan at USC. She was a kind and compassionate person. We had many talks about what happens after college and we probably got all of it wrong but I will always consider her a good friend. So sorry to see this notice. May your memories be a blessing!
Patricia Vann
April 17, 2025
I would like to send my deepest sincere condolences to the family, Schochet. I will be keeping Logan and Rob lifted up in prayers. I do know such a time is this are not easy. I´m not able to be there in person, but I´m there in spirit. Be encourage. She´s in your future.
Karen Harris
April 16, 2025
So sorry for the loss of your sister, Janet. Peace and comfort be yours at this time.
Theresa Jespersen
April 16, 2025
I think my first memory of Joan was at a faculty retreat the day after Hurricane Opal ripped through town. She showed great spirit! I am sorry for your loss, Rob, and Logan, Mandy, and Brody and sending you wishes for strength and the comfort of memories in the days ahead.
Jo Thacker
April 16, 2025
Joan was a gift to any student she ever taught.... always helpful, always a beautiful smile and always full of love. I loved teaching with Joan. She was so creative and always willing to go the extra mile. Rest in Peace dear friend.
Jo Thacker
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