Joan Chrisman, 87 of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. She was born in Dickson City, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Franklin Delano Chrisman; two sons and one daughter, Franklin Chrisman, Steven Chrisman, and Sheila Chrisman Parton; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life.
She was preceded in death by her father John R. Oakey, mother Gertrude Oakey, brother Harold Oakey and brother John R. Oakey Jr.
She joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in 1950 and was assigned to Fort McPherson, Georgia where she met her true love Franklin Chrisman and married in the Post Chapel.
Leaving the military, she followed Frank throughout his military career. They traveled the world together. Joan had her own career in Civilian Personnel where she retired at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
She was a member of the Latham United Methodist Church. She was a bright star to all that knew her, a viewing is planned for Friday, June 26 from 9 am to 11 am at Latham United Methodist Church with the Funeral taking place at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Latham United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)
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