Joan was born June 17th 1945 in Gouverneur, NY to Kenneth E. Simmons and Loretta R. Wynn. Surrounded by a large family, she was one of five siblings; sisters Nancy, Judy (twin- predeceased) along with her brothers John and Kenneth Jr., Joan loved living in the country until she moved to Philadelphia when she was 16.
She enjoyed reading, cooking, holidays and spending time with family and friends. She was known to make every event feel special. When around Joan, everyone felt like family.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Pamela Williams (Clifford Hare), her grandchildren Christopher Stevens (Melissa Stevens), Julianna Derfler (David Derfler), Melissa Williams (Keith Eiden) as well as 5 great grand-children and numerous family members.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 10:00 am until 12 noon at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA. A funeral service will begin at 12 noon. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's name can be made to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
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