Born in Oliver Springs, TN on August 23, 1945 to Robert & Wilda Reed, Joan graduated in 1963 from White Pine School. She attended Emory & Henry College and as an accomplished artist owned an art gallery in Coker Creek, TN. At the time of her death, Joan was a real estate agent with Tellico Mountain Reality. Joan’s passion in life was sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. She attended Ascension Life Church, was active in Aglow Ministries, and a supporter of The House of Mercy. Joan was a faithful woman who loved The Lord, and was well loved by her family, friends, church, and community. She leaves behind a legacy of grace & style, mercy & love.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents Robert & Wilda Reed, husbands William Lares and Charles Champion, and brother-in-law Ollie Swain.
She will lovingly be remembered by her sons, Sean Lares and John David Champion, her daughter-n-law, Carol Lares, her grandchildren, Rebekah & Reed Champion, her brother, David Reed, her sister, Linda Swain, best friends Linda Morgan, Rita Sisson, Katie Goca, and a host of other friends and family members.
To honor Joan’s memory, will be holding a celebration of her life at The River of Life Ministries located in Tellico Plains, TN at 2:00PM on Saturday, October 01, 2022.
Memorial contributions may be made to The House of Mercy c/o River of Life Ministries, and mailed to PO Box 867 Tellico Plains, TN 37385.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
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