Joan Marshall Obituary

Joan Hayes Marshall

Joan Hayes Marshall, 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Primrose Retirement Community of Findlay.

She was born Sept. 20, 1925, in Findlay, to the late Joseph Leland and Coral Louise (Burkhardt) Hayes.

Joan was a graduate of Findlay High School's class of 1943. She married John Neff Marshall on Dec. 27, 1953, and he preceded her in death July 20, 1993. Joan's brother, Robert W. Hayes, also preceded her in death in 1971.

Joan and John had two sons, and they both survive, David Hugh Marshall of Lake Wales, Florida, and Douglas Hayes Marshall (Kevin O'Connor) of New Canaan, Connecticut. She is also survived by two nephews, Grant Hayes (Jheri) of Alameda, California, and Brad Hayes (Brenda) of Sausalito, California; and great-nephew, Drake Hayes of Alameda, California.

Joan worked for Pennsylvania Railroad in Columbus, Ohio, for nine years prior to her marriage and spent her vacations traveling all around the United States by rail. Later, she was a housewife and worked part time at Sunbeam Services and also had a real estate sales license.

Joan was a very dedicated and active member of First Presbyterian Church of Findlay, as was her mother, Coral Hayes. She was a member of Sarah's Circle and the Character Builders Sunday School Class. Joan also enjoyed knitting with the KnitWits group. She was honored by the Women's Association in 2012 by being named an Honorary Life Member in recognition of her service to the church. Her son, David, often plays the piano at the monthly Community Dinners at the church.

She was an active member of Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary - Twig 16, Town and Campus, and several bridge and mahjong clubs. Joan was an avid traveler and toured many countries around the world including Australia, Germany, Kenya, New Zealand, and Tanzania. Particularly memorable trips were to Alaska and France with her two sons. Early in her adult life, Joan even had a pilot's license! She especially loved gardening and her flowers and going to see live theater.

Visitation for family and friends will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio, 45840. Joan's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, 2330 South Main Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, with the Rev. Jessica Commeret officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Joan's name to Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County (Ohio) or First Presbyterian Church of Findlay.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.