Joan Worells

Joan Worells (Shearon), 89, of Virginia Beach, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2024.
She was born on August 10th, 1935 in Liverpool England. She was predeceased by her parent's, Elizabeth and Peter Shearon, her sister Angela Cooke and brother Peter Shearon. She is survived by her sisters Marie Ruscoe and Celia Siebenthaler both of Liverpool England.
Joan was a child during WW2 and survived the Liverpool Blitz bombing. She often spoke of the sounds of bombs, air raid sirens and fleeing to bomb shelters all are part of her young life. At only age 6, she and her sister Angela were evacuees in operation "pied piper". They had placards with their names put around the neck as they boarded a train to the British countryside and safety.
They would go to live with a host family, The Colonel and Mrs. Costapade. That kindness touched her deeply and she never forgot it. Joan returned to London and even performed on the stage with her talent of tap dance as a young woman. She then met the love of her life, US Air Force Sgt, Billy H Worells. They were married on St. Patrick's day, 1955. Their military life's path took them all over the world together. With stops in Liverpool, Virginia, Turkey, Las Vegas and Wiesbaden Germany each time to have a child. They finally settled into retirement life in Virginia Beach where they owned several businesses. Bill Preceded her in death in 2001.
Joan is survived by her children, Billy Worells, Jr. (Rita), Sharon Meade (Andy), Debbie Klima (Lew), Paul Worells (Dawn) and Angela Roth (Frank). Joan's legacy also included 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She will be missed by her beloved Niece, Lynn Sandridge (Tom) and their girls. Finally left to miss her is her dog, "Baby", a faithful companion to the end. Joan loved her family deeply.
Joan's celebration of life will be held at the Vineyard Community Church, 4444 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia on Tuesday December 17th, 2024 at 11:00am Joan was a founding member of the Vineyard Community Church, She has left a legacy and in lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the legacy fund at Vineyard Community Church, so the good news of Jesus Christ can continue.
When you think of our mum, remember she is now in heaven with Jesus. John 14:1-3 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.