Joan Katherine Lunsford

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April 11, 1935 ~ February 26, 2024

Born in: East Orange, New Jersey
Resided in: Fairview, North Carolina

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Joan Katherine Lunsford, 88, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024.

Joan was born in E. Orange NJ in 1935 to Walter and Virgina (Hooks) Mykietyn. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Roland, who passed away in July 2019.

She is survived by her two sons, Mark (Jan) of Arden, NC and David (Linda) of Fountain Inn SC. She is also survived by her siblings, Gloria McDowell, Diane Moore, Gary Staak, Debbie Owenby, and many nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Elliot (Amy) Lunsford of Fairview and Sarah (Eddie) Eddelman of Simpsonville SC. A special joy in her life was spending time with her great grandsons, Jacob and Jonathan Lunsford of Fairview.

Joan worked at Fairview Elementary School for over 35 years as an administrative assistant and supported the school in many ways. She was a charter member of the East Chestnut Church of Christ where she taught many young children in her Bible class and had a great influence on their lives.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Fairview. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.

A special thanks to Care Partners/Hospice for their wonderful help.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Food For Fairview or Care Partners.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

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For those who wish to pay their respects: March 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Room: Vestibule

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Graveside Service: March 2, 2024 10:00 am

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
455 Hollywood Road
Fairview, NC 28730

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  1. Aunt Joan, you were such and inspiration to me all my life. Your devotion to Christ and a lifetime of influence on children will live long after you have entered into Paradise. I love you so much!
    Jennifer and Terry

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  2. Joan was a shining light in the lives of all that knew her. The beauty of Jesus could be seen in her smile and actions as she went about making the world a better place. She was a great example in various aspects but especially in the way that she taught many children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. A true matriarch that will be sorely missed.

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  4. Years ago, while working with Roland at EA Industries, he spoke often of Mrs. Lunsford, I felt as though I knew her. I am so sorry for your loss, please know each of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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  5. I wanted to offer my deepest sympathy to Mark and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

    Pam
    ACR Class of 1974

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    • I love you Joan…you are so beautiful inside and out…until I see you again…
      Yours…Elisabeth

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  6. I wanted to offer my deepest sympathy to Mark and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

    Pam
    ACR Class of 1974

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  7. David, no one can take away the hurt and grief, but we can let you know we care. Your mom will always be ” Fairview Elementary ” to me. She was a gracious, wonderful lady.

    Darlene McBrayer Young
    ACR 1975

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  8. The woman who never aged, who ran a tight ship as more-than-secretary under at least 5 principals at Fairview Elementary, who made the best biscuits from scratch with her eyes closed and so much more…my sympathies to the Lunsford family. Her family and church kept her young. I think we should all don red lipstick in her memory Friday.

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  11. Joan and my Mother, the late Blaine Blankenship Huntley, who taught at Fairview for many years and touched many lives, were very close. How ironical that Joan and Mother, who passed March 1, 2008, left this world on nearly the same date, sixteen years apart. Joan changed the community for the good and left such a strong legacy. She will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to her family and many friends. Gerry Huntley, Fairview, NC. 828-318-4013. gerryh1947@yahoo.com.

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  12. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and especially to Mark, Jan and Elliot. I cherish all of the fond memories of Joan at Fairview Elementary where I started my teaching career. Under Joan’s guidance she taught me all about record keeping and especially receipting for field trips. She always was so patient and kind and at times would place a special note of encouragement in our mailbox! She was like a “mother” to us! Her love and support made our school a better place! She will be greatly missed!

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  13. You were such a special part of my memories from Fairview Elementary! I spent lots of time in your office LOL! You were always so sweet and never a harsh word. May your memory forever remain in the hearts of those who love you and may God comfort your family in the days ahead.

    Thank you for the wonderful memories from FES…

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  14. I have such great memories of you at Fairview Elementary. I always stopped by the office just to say hi at least once a day. Your smile always made a better day for me. The whole community of Fairview will be impacted by your passing. My deepest condolences to everyone whom knew her and especially your family and friends during this time of loss.

    Thank you for all the great memories at FEC.

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  16. I am so sad to see this news. I have the fondest memories of Joan when I was the school nurse at Fairview. Joan taught me that the “school secretary” was the key to everything and everyone else! And she knew all the children’s families. We shared many times there! My heartfelt condolences. ♥️

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  17. Joan was such a wonderful person and so nice to work with while I was at Fairview School. I enjoyed getting to know her and have special memories of our time together. She was such a great cook and always bringing treats to share!! My deepest sympathy to you all. She loved her family so much and talked at length about of all you often. I wish you peace in knowing how many lives she touched at school, her church and in her community.

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  19. Joan was such a “God send” wherever she went, especially at East Chestnut Church of Christ. She has touched many people over the years. We will always love you.

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  20. Mark and David, I just found out about your Mom passing. She was a wonderful person. She has done a lot for me over the years. I’m sorry we all lost touch with each other. She loved you boys so much. It’s hard to loose parents at any age. You are in my thoughts.

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