Joan A. Smead

ELKHART- Joan A. Smead, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday March 16, 2017 at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Sept. 25, 1924 in Morristown, IN to the late Ernest & Lenore (Wooley) Zimmerman.

She married Richard T. Smead and he preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1992. Surviving are four children, Kim E. Smead of Bristol, Lynne (Robert) Laffoon, Marla (Doug) Carter and Darla (Brent) White all of Elkhart; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a sister, Lougene Clifton of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest, Robert and Joe Zimmerman.

Joan was a member of the Northside Baptist Church and a former member of the First Baptist Church. She retired from CTS .

In keeping with her wishes cremation will take place and burial will be at a later date in Rice Cemetery. Waterman-Westbrook-Clouse Funeral Home is entrusted with her care.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Elkhart Hospice House.

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