JoAnn Garstka

of Conway, SC, she was a daughter of the late David and Anna Smith Jones.

A faithful and devoted Christian, JoAnn was a firm believer in the power of prayer and spent

much of her time studying the word of god. JoAnn was a member of Olyphic Baptist Church.

She was active throughout the church and very involved in many outreach programs. JoAnn

enjoyed her time spent in the mountains and baking for those she loved. Her kitchen was always

open to anyone and she truly enjoyed cooking for others. Known as “Nana” to her grandchildren

and great-grandchildren, her greatest moments and memories were spent in fellowship with her

family and friends.

Surviving JoAnn is her husband of 28 years, Richard Garstka; daughters, Cynthia Gore, Karen

Bretscher, Theresa Lipscomb and Sandra Lamont; brother, David Jones; Nieces, Ann Corbett

and Rhonda Cagle; Nephews, David Jones and Bryan Smith, grandchildren, Desmond Merritts,

Danielle Merritts, Tabitha Motley, Zack Bretscher, Crystal Martinez, Heather Houck, Josh

Philpot, Angel Houck, Tommy Windsor; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great

granddaughter. JoAnn was preceded in death by two sisters, Genevieve Jones Corbett and

Rachel Jones, a son, Mark Lipscomb, and a granddaughter, Mary Jo Moreland.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Olyphic Baptist

Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the

church from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Lee Funeral Home and Crematory is

assisting the family.

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