Elizabeth Joan Aronhalt, 75, of Grapeland, Texas passed away on September 5, 2021. Joan was born on January 1, 1946 in Richlands, Virginia to Edmond and Betty Hamilton. She was married to Ray Aronhalt for 50 years.
They were in the wrecker and trucking business for 40 plus years. Joan had a love for her back porch, watching deer with Ray and had a passion for collecting bells and wind chimes. She also loved looking at old photos and telling stories.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Sharon Mitchell; 2 brothers Ronnie Hamilton and Donnie Gibson; and sister Doris Lena.
She is survived by children Eddie Dampier (Lynn), Tracy Dampier (Rene), Boudreau Dampier (Melissa), Toyia Putnam, Larry Weatherspoon (Julie), Ray Weatherspoon (Barbie), Joe Aronhalt, and Donna Smith (Larry). Also left to cherish Joan's memory are numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
A visitation for Joan will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway in Webster, Texas. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home. A committal service will follow at Ryan Cemetery, TX-321 in Cleveland, Texas at 1:00 p.m.
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