Joan C. Updegraff, 89, of Harrison, died Thursday, April 19, 2012 in a local healthcare facility. A native of Watkinsville, GA, she has been a resident of Harrison since 1980 and was the wife of the late William D. “Bill” Updegraff for 62 years. She was the daughter of the late Archie and Texana Camp and preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia and Mary Ruth.
Joan was a member of the Harrison United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons and their wives, Don and Tamara Updegraff, and Michael and Connie Updegraff; one granddaughter Amanda Updegraff; three grandsons, Jason and Erin Updegraff, Ross Updegraff and Lane Updegraff; three great grandchildren; three nieces and a nephew, Ginny Branan, Elaine Dehuff, Pete Breedlove and the late Babs Breedlove, and lots of faithful friends.
A graveside service will be held 11:30 am Monday, April 23 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Tom Hancock officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Harrison United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Share your memories on line at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com.