Joan was born in Halstead Kansas. She went to many colleges starting with K State, Wichita University, University of Syracuse, Grand Canyon College and ASU to complete her journey to get her masters in teaching. Joan worked as a teacher at Constitution Elementary as a first grade teacher for 20 years. One year she was nominated for teacher of the year.
Joan was married to Robert Cohen on January 29th, 1956. She was involved in her church and loved the Lord. She loved spending time with her church friends, teacher friends and with the neighborhood ladies.
Joan is survived by her husband Robert, her daughter Susan Ortiz, her son Richard Cohen, her grandchildren Cydney Halley, Shaun Sabetta and Carter Cohen, her great-grandchildren Ava, Owen and son to be Jaxon. She is preceded in death by her parents Ben and Ella Nightingale, siblings Harvey, Chappy, Wilbur, Vivian, Della, John and Bob.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of the Valley or Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Services will be held at Shepherd of the Valley Methodist Church, 3039 W. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85029 on Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 10:00 am.
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