Born in Scunthorpe, England to the late Ernest and Lillian Smithson, she was the eldest of ten children. She leaves behind two sisters and one brother in England.
Joan was the wife of the late Lester R. Moyer, who passed way October 4, 2016 after 70 years of marriage.
She served as a wren in the British Royal Navy while stationed in London during WWII.
Craft making, Christmas decorating and traveling were her passions as well as her family and her church.
Joan is survived by her four children: Dr. Wayne A. Moyer, husband of Shelley of Arizona; Sandra Y. Moyer of Lancaster; Terrilyn (Moyer) Klucar, wife of Gerald of Arizona; and Dale S. Moyer, husband of Carmen of Reading.
In addition, she is survived by 7 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service for Joan will be Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading, PA 19601. Family and friends will gather in the funeral home Tuesday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
Contributions may be made in Joan's memory to Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1128 Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA 19604
Fond memories and online condolences may be made at www.TheoCAuman.com