Joan S. Ghrist Obituary
In loving memory of Joan S. Ghrist of Monroeville, Ohio, who departed this world on January 22, 2026 at the age of 95. Joan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Joan leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Shamblin and Mary Easter Shamblin; her husband Creighton Ghrist; and her siblings, Bobby Shamblin, Helen McCumber and Lena Bowman.
She is survived by: her son Jim Ghrist of Jefferson Town, KY; her nephew Ernest "Sonny" Bowman; and her nieces, Jane Chapman and Gretchen Wysocki.
