Joan R. Tierney Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan R. Tierney of Brick, New Jersey, who passed away on November 29, 2025 at the age of 72. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband James H. A. Tierney; her parents, Robert W. Rhodes Jr. and Joan Rhodes; and her brother William Rhodes. She is survived by: her children, Waverly F. Phelps (Samantha) of Chesapeake, VA, James Tierney Jr. (Lisa) of Seattle, WA, Shawn Tierney of Idaho, Justin Tierney (Michelle) of Point Pleasant and Jennette Tittelfitz (Peter) of East Brunswick; her sister Robbie Etheridge of Chesapeake, VA; and her sister-in-law Vicky Rhodes of Chesapeake, VA. She is also survived by many grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association of NJ or to the Popcorn Park Zoo.
