JoAnn Sandling Adcock

JoAnn Sandling Adcock obituary, Durham, NC

JoAnn Sandling Adcock

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3263 Rose of Sharon Rd., Durham, NC 27712

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JoAnn Adcock Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Nov. 12, 2025.

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HILLSBOROUGH ~ JoAnn Sandling Adcock, 84, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 12, 1941 to the late Benjamin Franklin Sandling and Audrey Mabel Bailey Sandling. She is also predeceased by her sister, Mildred (David) Adams
JoAnn was a member of Homestead Heights and a charter member of The Summit Church, where she faithfully served in the choir.
Mrs. Adcock is survived by her husband, Edward Earl Adcock; daughters, Debbie Johnson (Dan) Goodwin and Lori Carden Williams; grandchildren, Matthew (Cecily) Jackson, Amber (Alex Mazzone) Riggs, Justin Wilson; great grandchildren Mckayla Jackson, Mason Jackson, Maverick Jackson, Hayden Riggs, Braylee Mazzone; brother, Bobby (Pam) Sandling; sisters in law, Mary Englebright, Shirley Oakley, Jenny Elliott and Teresa Wheeler.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 14, 2025 at The Summit Church North Campus (3263 Rose of Sharon Rd. Durham, NC 27712), officiated by Rev. Chris Gaynor. The family will receive friends for a visitation One hour prior to service at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at the Creedmoor City Cemetery.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association Eastern North Carolina, 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh. NC 27612
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com
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Upcoming Events

Nov

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

The Summit Church

3263 Rose of Sharon Rd., Durham, NC 27712

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Nov

14

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

The Summit Church

3263 Rose of Sharon Rd., Durham, NC 27712

Send Flowers

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