Joan was a graduate of Central High School class of ’44. She was a longtime member of Calvary Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonnie Stevens and Bob Pearce, her husband, Stewart Russell and her son, Stewart “Chip” Russell, Jr.
She was a much loved mother and grandmother who we will miss more than words can say. She will be forever in our hearts.
Joan is survived by children, Bridgette Farner, Trey Aycock, Bonnie Dale Russell, granddaughter, Casi (James) White, great grandsons, Cole White and Carson White, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Rev.Russ Coffey officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 until 10 a.m. Friday at the North Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 2411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 or The Pet Placement Center of Red Bank, 5975 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Share your memories on line at www.chattnooganorthchapel.com.