Joan Clare May's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

Joan Clare May

June 18, 1939 - July 8, 2025 (86 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

Joan Clare May's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Highlands Family Owned Funeral Home

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Joan Clare May

June 18, 1939 - July 8, 2025 (86 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

Joan Clare May Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan Clare May (Louisville, Kentucky), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 86, on July 8, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Henry "Whitey" Schnieders and Margaret Vonderahe Schnieders. She is survived by: her husband John Clark May; her children, John Clark May Jr. (Cindy), Janis Clare May (Jan), Eric and James Carter May (Leslie); her grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley), Maggie and Lexi; her great grandchild May; her brother Jerome Schnieders (Janet); her sisters-in-law, Mary Ann and Sharon; and her brothers, John H. Schnieders III (Jack) and James J. Schnieders (Jim).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Catholic Charities of Louisville in Joan's memory (https://cclou.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Highlands Family Owned Funeral Home



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St. Agnes Catholic Church
1920 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

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St. Agnes Catholic Church
1920 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

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