Joan was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Simpsonville, SC. Her faith in Jesus Christ was most dear to her, and she longed to see her Savior. Joan loved studying her Bible, as well as researching family genealogy and playing the organ. For many years, her joy was to be married to her husband Horace, and be a mother to her three boys. Her favorite advice to her boys was, “Live for Jesus and Love One Another.” For the past several years, Joan had been lovingly cared for by the staff at Shepherd's Care Assisted Living Center.
Surviving are her three sons James (Stephanie) Porter of Greenville, SC (grandchildren Ashley, Laura, and Emily); Michael (Susan) Porter of Carmel, IN (grandchildren Claire (Jacob) Pendleton, Caroline, and Ethan); and Stanley (Julie) Porter of New Palestine, IN (grandchildren Stephanie (Cam) Estep, Justin (Natalie) Porter (great-grandchild Charlotte)).
