Joan was born on May 9, 1931 at Heights Clinic in Houston to David and Jessie Hughes.
Joan graduated from Jeff Davis High School, attended Texas Women’s University then went on to the University of Houston where she earned an Education Degree.
Joan met the love of her life, George H. Wilshusen when they were 15 years old.
They married and were blessed with 3 sons.
Joan taught elementary school in the Houston Independent School District for 19 years.
After retiring, Joan pursed her love of art and was a talented artist.
Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, her son Mark; parents and sister Carolyn Payne. She is survived by her sons David (Amy) and Richard (Edna); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday March 28, 2021at Waltrip Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m., Monday March 29, 2021 in the Waltrip Chapel. Interment, Forest Park Lawndale Cementery.
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