Joan loved to quilt and spend time with her friends. For years she belonged to a quilting guild and a card club. Joan always lived her life to the fullest and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Alan J. Cole; children, Joeann Cole and Valarie Boyer; grandchildren, Rachael Carter, Jessica Gable, and Caleb Gable; great grandchildren, Halen and Daisy Joan Payne; sister, Sarah (Brendle) Krigbaum; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Melba (Forgerty) Gehle and her brother, Joseph Gehle.
A memorial gathering will be held from 3-5 PM on Friday, January 29, 2021 at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRARMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. A memorial service will follow at 5 PM with Rev. Deb Holder officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com
