Joan was born April 16, 1950 to Virginia Clifford Drake and James Drake.
Joan is survived by her husband of 51 years, Randall "Randy" Waddell; their son Bryan Waddell (Tiffini) of Cumming, GA.; and her son Jeffrey Waddell of Asheville, N.C.; her sister Nancy Colley of Van Buren, OH. and her sister Donna Drake of Greenville, S.C. Also surviving Joan are her grandchildren, Jackson and Abby Waddell who Joan deeply loved.
Joan was preceded in death by her father James Drake and her mother Virginia Clifford Drake.
A memorial service for Joan will be held Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 35 Shannon Drive, Greenville, South Carolina 29615.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joan's memory may be made to ALS Foundation, www.als.org; and John Knox Presbyterian Church, 35 Shannon Dr., Greenville, SC 29615, www.johnknoxpres.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawn-fh.com for the Waddell family.