Joann Leswing Obituary
Joann was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised by her late parents, Earl B. Holl and Dorothy B. Holl in Haddonfield, NJ. She attended Haddonfield Memorial High School, class of 1961, and graduated from Centenary College in Hardentown, NJ in 1963. Joann was a sweetheart, kind to everyone and a friend to all. She enjoyed playing competitive tennis for 44 years, where she met many friends and lasting relationships. Jim and Joann enjoyed boating and finding nice restaurants along the intercostal waterway. Joann and Jim have lived in Moss Creek Plantation for 27 years.
In addition to her husband, Joann is survived by her loving son, James Wells Leswing and his loving partner, Janet Peek of Bluffton, SC; sister-in-law, Ruth Houck and her daughter, Jennifer Reese, both of Fort Meyers, FL.
A private memorial service will be held.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gary Thomas and his staff for their efforts in combatting Joann's breast cancer. Additionally, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry for their outstanding care in Joann's final days.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
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Joan Wright DiMarco
October 12, 2024
I have lost all my family, they have been view at Holl Murphy Funeral Home. I think of Joann everytime I am in there. We spent a lot of time sitting in there talking.
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Joan Wright DiMarco
October 21, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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