Joan Willard

Joan Willard obituary, Grove City, OH

Joan Willard

Joan Willard Obituary

Visit the Newcomer Funeral Home - Southwest Chapel - Grove City website to view the full obituary.

Mildred Joan Willard, age 75, passed away on July 7, 2024 at her home. Joan was born on November 20, 1948 to the late Ronal and Mildred Hodges in Banner Elk, North Carolina. 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bill, her son Eddie, her siblings, Hazel, Linda, and Jeff, and her son-in-law, Dave.

She is lovingly survived by her children, Ronald (Chuck) and Charlotte, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Newcomer SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123 from 11am-1pm for visiting hours, with a funeral service starting at 1pm. A burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Lancaster.

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