Joan McCracken

August 16, 1924-April 27, 2012

On April 27, 2012 Joan has gone to be with her loved ones in heaven who proceeded in death.

Born August 16, 1924 in Connersville, IN. to Howard and Clara Handly. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother who loved canning, cooking, and sewing for family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy McCracken; son, Albert McCracken; grandsons, Peter and Rick McCracken; great grandson, Cody Hanks; 4 sisters; and 3 brothers.

Survivors include her son, Roy McCracken of Sequim, WA; daughter, Mary (Orville) Hurt of Merced, CA; brother, Russell Handly of Prescott, AZ; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; and many other extended family members.

Joan had a love for sewing, gardening, watching the birds, and being with her family and friends. She enjoyed her home in Sequim, WA.

Visitation to be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 B St., Merced, and CA. followed with a graveside service at 1:00 P.M. at Merced District Cemetery, 1300 B St., Merced, CA.

Reception to follow at 6662 N Hwy 59, Merced, CA 95348.

Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society, 301 W. 18th St., Merced, CA would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.