Today (and every day) I am thankful for Joan Wilson. She was an angel on earth and did so much for so many.
She made preemie clothes, infant burial gowns, and chemo caps for her local hospital and anyone that needed them. It seemed so unfair when cancer struck her. She was a strong amazing lady and managed to kick its butt.
She had a spine of steel, a heart of gold, and a southern lady voice straight out of a classic movie.
When I was hit with my own cancer, she was my go to girl. She answered my questions and took away much of my fears of the unknown. Even when I had the nasty reaction to Aromasin, she had been through a similar reaction to Arimidex.
It was so wrong for cancer to hit her a second time. She lost her battle almost a year ago. 
I miss her, but have reminders all over my house. My Asian Otts are dressed in pink ribbon fabric outfits, both made by her. I have the my twinns that she had made of her and her daughter, one in a smocked raggedy ann dress and the other in a knitted sweater, again made by Joans hands. When I bake, I use the cat print potholders that she made for me. They are getting worn, but I will use them as long as I can. I have pink earrings from when she was making jewelry. 
I love you Joan and miss you more than you know. 
Rest well dear lady, you have earned it.

Joan Wilson was a woman that gave and gave to the doll world and the human world.  Her generosity and love will be missed by many.

The doll world has lost a wonderfully talented, kind and deeply caring dear lady who leaves a lasting legacy in the tiny garments she made for early babies and her ability to enthuse others to do the same.   Joan became an online friend in 1997 through our shared love of dolls and I was privileged to meet her on my first visit to the US in 2000.    We shared a lot of laughter along with patterns and dolls and I will miss her so much.   Rest in peace sweet Joan.  My sincere condolences to dear Fred and the rest of her family.   Warm affection from Trish in England.

Since I am a new member of the group I am sorry to say I didn't get the privilege of knowing her.She was a very giving person.  I love reading about the dresses she gave to Child Help.

My Condolences go out to her Family.

Joan was a truly lovely person, and so generous with her time and talents. She will be missed and remembered fondly by her online doll and knitting friends.

Joan was a great lover of dolls, knitting and sewing. She shared her love freely with others. She fought so hard for a longtime .Joan you will be truly missed by all in the doll communities, I know you JJ, Erica and Jackie and all the others that went before you too soon are playing Sasha awaiting on us to join y`all

The Sasha world looses yet another wonderful person who will be sorely missed, my condolences to your family

In memory of Joan a fellow sasha lover.  A lovely lady who always gave generously of her time.  She will be missed greatly.  Condolences and prayers to her family and loved ones.

OBITUARY

Joan Isabell Wilson

September 30, 1942 – November 29, 2013

Reeves Funeral Home

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