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Joan E. Underwood
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She was working as a cataloguing and acquisition supervisor for the Pickerington Public Library with 26 years of service.
Joan enjoyed cooking for family and friends, reading, helping on the farm, gardening, taking care of her pets and watching Christmas Hallmark Movies.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jerry Underwood; children, Beth (Nathan Hicks) Underwood of Grove City, Ohio, Mark (Stephanie) Underwood of Baltimore, Ohio and Greg (Caitlin) Underwood of Lancaster, Ohio; grandchildren, Charlii and Remington; mother, Barb Howdyshell of Pickerington, Ohio; brothers, Harvey (Janice) Howdyshell of Baltimore, Terry (Ruth Ellen) Howdyshell of Jackson, Michigan, Tim (Clara) Howdyshell of London, and Stephen (Debbie) Howdyshell of Baltimore; sisters, Naomi Yerian of Lancaster, Wilma (Eugene) Wallis of Baltimore, Linda Earle of Lancaster, Carolyn (Mark) Hollopeter of Columbus, and Dorothy Howdyshell of Lancaster, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Joan was preceded in death by her father William Junior Howdyshell, sister, Nancy Rowley and a brother Jerry Howdyshell.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 207 S. MAIN ST., Baltimore, Ohio 43105 with Pastor Michael McManus of Walnut Creek Baptist Church officiating. Caring Cremation® to follow. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family asks that all visitors wear casual attire.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, Ohio 43147.
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Mike Stilwell
June 11, 2023
Thinking of the Underwood and Howdyshell families.
Naomi Hamilton
June 11, 2023
First you were my neighbor then quickly became a dear friend. You were always so kind and one of the most giving people I've known. My kids loved you too you always thought of them bringing them books and leftover sweets you made. I liked to tease you saying you were the one who actually decorated my dining room because most of the pictures and decor in there were from you. You were my kindred spirit and I love you always and will truly miss you. My prayers and sympathies are with Jerry and family I'm sure they can't imagine life without you.
Gina Gillenwater
June 11, 2023
I was truly sorry to hear of the passing of Joan . She helped with our students at the library weekly . I went to high school with her. We had a family living class together, it was a lot of fun . We laughed a lot . We reconnected on Facebook. I knew she had sold her farm and was in the process of moving. She was a positive person. I enjoyed her posts on Facebook .She will be greatly missed. My condolences to the entire family. Gina(Johnson) Gillenwater.
Karen Hamilton
June 11, 2023
I didn't know you well, just met you once or twice at my daughter-in-laws house, but you were so kind and thoughtful and always sharing your garden with the family, among many other things you did for them. You were really close with Naomi and the family. Such a great neighbor like everyone should have!
To the family, I'm so sorry for your loss and pray you find peace and strength through this time.
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