Joan Waugh Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 18, 2025, at the age of 81, Joan Waugh (North Wilkesboro, North Carolina) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elizabeth Rivers Leysath and Jacob Leysath Jr.; her brother Thurmond "Bub" Leysath; and her husband Danny Franklin Waugh Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Danny Waugh Jr. (Paula) of Augusta, GA, Scott Waugh (Misty) of North Wilkesboro, NC and Felicia Waugh Parks (Leonard) of Durham, NC; her children-in-law, Yma Waugh (Johnny) of Atlanta, GA and Dennis Miller of Detroit, MI; her grandchildren, Daniel Waugh (Charlean) of Statesboro, GA, Jayla Williams (Ronald) of Augusta, GA and Amani Adams of Durham, NC; her aunt Elease Rivers of Augusta, GA; her siblings, Louis Leysath (June) and Barbara Danner of Orangeburg, SC; and her sisters-in-law, Sophia Leysath of Orangeburg, SC, Martha Waugh Barnes and Lona Waugh of North Wilkesboro. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The lying in state will be held on Friday, May 30th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May 31st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at 12:00 PM at the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church (804 E St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659). A burial will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at the Mountlawn Memorial Park (196 Fan Key Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659).
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home, 1006 Byrd Ridge Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
