Joan Lea K. McGougan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Lea K. McGougan of Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 26, 2026 at the age of 57. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Lea K. McGougan to pay them a last tribute.
As Joan departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Joan. Though Joan may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her father Robert Vincent Klingenschmidt. She is survived by: her mother Edna Shannon Klingenschmidt; her husband James William "Bill" McGougan; her children, Martha Shannon McGougan and William Duncan McGougan; and her siblings, Wayne Klingenschmidt (Ruth), Roger Klingenschmidt (Sharon), Bill Klingenschmidt (Suwanna) and Diane Ballard (Bob). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
