Joan Smith's Obituary
Joan Louise Smith, age 88 a longtime resident of Hazel Park, Mich passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Feb. 7, 2012. She was born on Aug. 7, 1923 in Milton, Iowa.
Beloved wife of the late Warren Smith. Loving mother of Nancy (Marc) Scott. Daughter of the late Paul and the late Leona Leaverton. Step-daughter of the late Muriel Leaverton. Sister of Donald (Lois) Leaverton of AZ, Norma (Lowell) Sandven of GA, Dr. Paul (Su) Leaverton of FL, and the late Eileen Leaverton. Special “Mother” of Kenneth Honkanen. Aunt of Lisa Stewart, with whom she shared a special relationship, and many other nieces and nephews. Dear friend and travel companion of Clare Tabor and Charlotte Homeister. She was blessed to have neighbors and dear friends in Richard and Leona Garska and her angel, Julie Garska.
Joan is a longtime current member of Faith Lutheran Church of Troy, Mich and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She taught Sunday School at Ferndale Assembly of God in Ferndale, Mich for many years. Joan enjoyed teaching her youth groups and sharing her love and faith in Christ to all. She was also a confidant and counselor to many. She enjoyed every aspect of God’s creation, especially animals, including the smell of skunks.
Visitation Friday 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R. Road, Hazel Park, Mich. Funeral Saturday 10:00 am instate, 11:00 am service at Faith Lutheran Church of Troy, 27635 Dequindre, Troy, Mich.
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