Joan Garber Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joan Garber of Jonesborough, Tennessee on October 18, 2026. Joan, born on November 16, 1932, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Garber to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Cowley and Mary Cowley; her husband Paul Garber; her sisters, Audrey Cowley and Deanna Reynolds; her sons-in-law, Butch Freeman and David Chapman; and her brother-in-law Herb Sherfey.
She is survived by: her children, Kerry Freeman, Carol Chapman, Bobby Hathaway, Lisa Rowland (Jeff) and Shawn Garber; her stepsons, Dennis Garber and Carl Lynn; her grandchildren, Joseph Freeman (Iris), Emily Elbe (Justin), Beth Bowman (Kevin), Chris Robinson (Scott), Michelle Painter, Rebekah Childress (Anthony) and Daniel Rowland (Kimmy); her great grandchildren, Noah Freeman, Parker Elbe, Hannah Elbe, Isaac Bowman (Haley), Ethan Bowman (Brooke), Tristan Robinson, Ty Robinson (Savannah), Tuff Robinson, Troy Robinson, Caitlin Bacon (Josh), Eloise Childress and Browder Childress; her great great grandchildren, Emmy Joe, Micah, Jax, Mia, Lottie, Collins, Cooper and Carter; and her sisters, Irene Sherfey and Marg Lowe (Tommy). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 10:45 AM at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery (2999 Brethren Church Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
