Joan was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 23, 1928 to the parents of Freda and John Frey. She grew up in Groesbeck, Ohio where her family owned the town’s grocery store. After graduating from Colerain High School she received a scholarship to attend nurses training from Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati where she earned her RN degree. She graduated with honors. She married Robert L. Hill, Jr. on April 19, 1952 and honeymooned in Naples, Florida. Little did she know that she would spend the rest of her life in paradise!
She loved raising her four children, but also enjoyed traveling with her family and friends, doing crafts, and playing tennis. She was fortunate enough to have a wonderful circle of friends that enriched her life. She will be remembered for her loving and positive spirit, kind heart and determination.
She is survived by her daughters Jennifer Hill and her husband Steve Goldberg (Tallahassee, FL); Jackie Burch and her husband Dan Burch (Huntsville, Alabama); and son Robert Hill and his wife Mary Lynn (Naples, Fl); granddaughters Julie Chapple, Jessica Murgueytio and Stephanie Hafer and great grandson Archer Hafer. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Hill and daughter Jody Chapple.
The celebration of her life will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Hodges Funeral Home at 5pm. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior for visitation. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Avow Hospice or the hospice of your choice.
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