Joan Tinker Hill

Ms. Hill was born September 29, 1941 in South Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Joe Tinker Wood and Ruth Eggleston Wood. She was a graduate of South Charleston High School and Morris Harvey College. Joan was retired Information Specialist for Union Carbide / Dow Chemical. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Bridge and Bunco. Joan moved to Southport, North Carolina in 2002.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan T. Covington and husband John; a granddaughter, Rose B. Covington; a sister-in-law, Diane Ball Wood; a nephew, Fahs E. Wood, Jr.; and a niece, Jennifer Wood Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Fahs E. Wood; and her long-time companion, Richard G. Carter.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel. She will be buried in South Charleston, West Virginia with services to be announced by Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, West Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422 or to the hospice agency of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.