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JOAN GRITTER Obituary
Ocala - Joan Gritter, 65, went to be with the LORD on May 27, 2012. She was surrounded by family in her Ocala home. Joan was born in Tennessee and moved to Ocala with her husband of 48 years Jim, and their three daughters, Patti Miller, Cindy Foster and Danielle Strout in 1970. Joan has three grandchildren; Justin Caruthers, Jayme Miller and Joey Miller. Joan was a stay at home Mom until her girls were grown and then worked as an associate in their Real Estate office, Gritter's Realty Investments. After five years, Joan worked with the First Steps Children's Program at First Baptist Church in Ocala, FL. Retiring in 2004, she was Assistant Director under her friend Pam Eubanks. Joan was loved by all who knew her. She had a tremendous impact on all who came in contact with her. But most of all the children. She loved teaching them about Almighty GOD and his Son Jesus Christ. She knew the scriptures like the back of her hand and was a die-hard Southern Baptist. Joan fought a 15 month battle with Ovarian Cancer and would want all women to have a CR125 Blood Test to determine a "Marker" as to their risk for Ovarian Cancer. You have to ask for your Doctor to do this test; they will not tell you about it and it does not show up on your Pap Smears or Pelvic Exams. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the American Cancer Society in Joan's name. A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church of Ocala on Maricamp Rd. at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOAN GRITTER
Linda Tomlinson
July 11, 2025
Love and miss my dear sweet sister Joan
Jayme Miller
March 12, 2013
Mimi I'm so sorry this happened to you. I love you so much and wish you could be here with me. Hope you have found Granny Kat and Mrs. Darlene. Love you <3
Kasey Eldridge
August 2, 2012
To the Gritter family,
I am so sorry to read about Mrs. Gritter passing. I was your neighbor when you lived in Kissimmee. Patti and Cindy and my sister and I were friends as little girls, and Danielle was a baby. I have thought of all of you through the years and remember the good childhood memories. I never knew where y'all moved away to. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Michelle Mcdonald
June 20, 2012
Sweet Aunt Joan What a great lady she was,I will miss her greatly she is free of pain now and with our Lord.I will forever remember the times she would visit. I will always remember how soft spoken she was and that Beautiful smile and laugh of hers.She always seemed to light up a room with that smile.I will miss her so much. Uncle Jim and Cindy,Patty,Danny,and there families I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I love you guys. Rest in Peace Sweet Aunt Joan
Linda Tomlinson
June 20, 2012
Good Morning, To my wonderful sister Joan, I miss you so much. Rest in peace. I love you. Your Sister Linda
Cara Lee and Ernie Martin
June 9, 2012
Jim and family. We are sorry for your loss, May God comfort you and hold you close during your time of sorrow.We are only across the street if you should need anything.
June 8, 2012
Jim,
I hurt for you. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm here when you need me.
Doc
Robert Crocker
June 7, 2012
Jim and family I am so sorry for your loss and pray for the comfort of the Lord to be with you all.
Sondra
June 6, 2012
Joan, you were a wonderful mother, friend and grandmother. Your smile and bright sunny disposition was infectious and gave a positive attitude when anyone was around you. We shared our children and our birthdays. When ever our birthday comes around, I will smile and remember the wonderful person that you were.
Your family and friends are very thankful to have you in their lives and I am as well, for just knowing you, life is just a little bit better.
Rest in Peace my friend and spread your angel wings while looking down on the rest of us.
With love,
Ida May
June 5, 2012
I like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time I have spent with Joan will make her an important part of my life forever.
Jayme Miller
June 4, 2012
Mimi I Love you so much I miss you so much. You will live on forever in our memories. I love you. Love Jayme <3
June 4, 2012
Ms. Joan was a great preschool teacher to my son Will. We just loved her. She will be missed.
Ginny Spear (Ocala, Fl. )
Christopher and Brandi Tomlinson
June 4, 2012
We will miss u aunt Joan r.i.p
Linda Tomlinson
June 4, 2012
To my Dear Sweet Sister Joan, Thank you for all the Memories. I will treasure them always. My Thoughts and Prayers will always be with you. I will never forget you. Love you always and Forever Your sister Linda
Doug&Tracey Tomlinson
June 3, 2012
what an awesome person she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Tricia McCullough
June 3, 2012
Joan meant the world to me when I was a young Mother and she sweetly took care of my daughter Katie while I finished nursing school. I couldn't have done it without her help. She was truly a blessing to our family. Grace and peace to Jim and her lovely daughters.
Crystal &Aaron Benefield
June 3, 2012
Aunt Joan,I am grateful for the times that we got to visit when you and Uncle Jim came to Momma's,Haley and I enjoyed spending time with you and I know Momma did too,I will miss your dear sweet laugh the most.You will be loved and missed by all who knew you.Uncle Jim,Patti,Cindy and Danielle and all of your children our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
We Love You :)
Haley Benefield
June 3, 2012
Aunt Joan,
I will always remember the day that you came down to Hawthorne to see us and we went to the store. I bought a Charlie Brown Christmas shirt and left it in your car for a year until you came back to Hawthorne to give it to me. Thank you for the memories and I love and miss you.
June 3, 2012
Jim an girls you are in my prayers.So sorry for your loss. Fred Tenpenny (Woodbury Tn. )
Paula Roberts
June 3, 2012
Sweet,kind Aunt Joan, all pain is gone. Rest in Peace. Love you!!
Gale Elliott-Menzel
June 3, 2012
Rest in peace, Joanie. I miss you so much! There are so many good memories of you in every room of this house. I wouldn't have it any other way. I treasure every minute we spent together. Thank you for all the love. You'll always be my Number 1.
Lots of love, your "Kiddo."
Sheri Long
June 3, 2012
I am saddened to read about Joan's passing. I did not know what she had been going through. I do know that our loss is certainly Heaven's gain. Please accept my heart-felt sympathy.
Gale Menzel
June 3, 2012
To my sister Joanie, I'm so thankful for all the good times we shared, thankful for the memories. I can't go in any room in this house without seeing you. You gave me so much! Thank you for all the love throughout the years. You'll always be Number 1. Rest in Peace.
Linda Tomlinson
June 3, 2012
To my Dear and Precious Sister Joan, I will love and miss you always. Rest in Peace
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