Joan Stowell

Joan Stowell, 96, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto, Florida. A native of South Croydon, England, Joan was born February 1, 1923 and moved to Crystal River in 1980 from Exeter, New Hampshire. Mrs. Stowell was a member of Crystal River United Methodist Church and had many dear friends. Her working life held many facets. She was a gifted bridal seamstress in New York and also held positions as a nurse’s aid and as a caregiver to children. Joan also served her community delivering Meals On Wheels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Stowell, son David Newton and daughter Susan Carter. Joan is survived by one granddaughter, two grandsons, one great granddaughter and one great grandson. She was also “Nana” to Jerry and Sheryl Lowe, Kelly and Jason Tucker, Tayler Tucker, Victoria Tucker, Annagrace Tucker, Lora and Dean Lowe, Zachary Lowe and Leah Lowe. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at Crystal River United Methodist Church in the near future. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, Florida. www.wilderfuneral.com