Joan Pender Obituary
In loving memory of Joan Pender of Buena, New Jersey, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on January 4, 2026. Joan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Pender to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William and Anna; her sisters, Mary, Helen and Nancy; and her pet Emma.
She is survived by: her children, Colleen (Bob), Chrissy and Glenn (Leslie); her grandchildren, Kelly, Sean (Erin), Sydney, Brianna, Reagan and Sheridan; her great grandchildren, Autumn Lily and Sonnie; her siblings, Theresa, Peggy and William (Tina); and her siblings-in-law, Juanitta, Euphemia, Carlotta, Gloria, Wilma, Cleveland, Allen and Harold. She is also survived by in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Donations in memory of Joan may be made to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312, in honor of her and Mel's longtime companion, Emma Pender.
