BORN: Sunday April 13, 1947 DIED: Wednesday January 20, 2010
SERVICE
Saturday January 23, 2010
10:00 AM
Rest Haven Funeral Home - Rowlett Chapel
3701 Rowlett Rd.
Rowlett,
TX
75088
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VISITATION
Friday January 22, 2010
6:00 PM to
8:00 PM
Rest Haven Funeral Home - Rowlett Chapel
3701 Rowlett Rd.
Rowlett,
TX
75088
Map
Joan Margarette McKee, age 62 of Bonham, TX, passed away January 20, 2010. She was born April 13, 1947, in Houston, TX, to Leo and Margarette (McClellan) Peden. Joan worked for 10 years as librarian at the Bonham correctional facility. Before that she devoted herself to teaching special education in schools throughout Texas. Joan was passionate about the fine arts. She loved to read and attend musicals and movies. A special time for her was lunch and a movie with her daughter. She loved her family and they loved her. When she became ill, her son was her devoted caregiver, something her family will not soon forget.
Joan is survived by her daughter: April Crady and husband Kevin; son: Joshua Shrum; sister: Jane Burnam; former husband: Bill Shrum and wife Danette. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held10:00am Saturday January 23, 2010, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel with Dr. Aubrey Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
Joan was a sweet, gentle person. Mother appreciated that Joan kept in touch as did myself, Annette and Bobby. I hope you will find consolation as I have in the following Bible verses:
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water; And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7 : 16 & 17
Cousin Marie McClellan Shastid
Sent by: Marie Shastid
01-22-2010
April,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
-Chad S.
Sent by: Chad Summers
01-22-2010
April, I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sent by: Claudia Arana
01-22-2010
April, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was still young, but she is in a better place now. I lost my mother last January, so I know how you feel. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Sent by: Jill Parcell
01-22-2010
April,
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.
Praying for you and your family during this time!
Kelly
Sent by: Kelly Liendo
01-22-2010
April - Always cherish the good times, and find peace in knowing that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Sent by: Lynn Puchlopek
01-22-2010
April,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember the Christmas you and your mom included me when Mike was deployed. That was special to me. Know I am here for you if you need anything.
Michelle Sullivan
Sent by: Michelle Sullivan
01-22-2010
April:
We are really sorry about your lost , be strong and God Bless you and Kevin, we are going to church tonite specially tp pride for your Mom and You. sincerely .
Hugo and Nora.
Sent by: Nora Torrescano
01-22-2010
April, Kevin and Josh,
We are so sorry for your loss. We love you and are praying for you during this difficult time. We loved having Joan as part of our family. She will be missed!
Sent by: Paul, Kim, Marcus and Matthew
01-22-2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to say that will make this better. But I want you to know that those of us who were lucky enough to meet your Mom know that she was such a sweet and good person. Your goodness was a trait passed down from your mom and in that way she will live on.
We love you. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Samantha & Jason
Sent by: Samantha Eisenmenger
01-22-2010
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you, your brother and all of your family.Our thoughts will be with you throughout this trying time.I know everyone here at the office is thinking about you.
Sent by: The Dayton Family
01-22-2010
April,
I'm so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking of you and your family.
Valerie Gibson & The Chase team.
Sent by: Valerie Gibson
01-21-2010
April and Josh,
I am so sorry for your loss! Your mom was such a sweet lady. Josh, you did such a great job caring for her and I know April really appreciated it! She talked about it all the time. April, I love ya and am here for you anytime! I am so sorry you are having to go through this!
Sent by: Amanda Jackson
01-21-2010
Mom I love you with all my heart and will miss you more than you will ever know! You will always be a part of me! Love forever and always Your Daughter April
Sent by: April Crady
01-21-2010
April and Josh, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. We also are grieving at her loss as we both loved and cared for her very much. She was as much a part of our lives as you are to us. We will miss her deeply, and hope that you both will always have special memories of her. Love Dad and Danette.
Sent by: BILL AND DANETTE SHRUM
01-21-2010
April,
Brent and I are so sorry to hear about your loss and want you to know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Please let Brent and I know if there is anything we can do for you. Love Always, Brent and DeAnna
Sent by: Brent and DeAnna Hurst
01-21-2010
April and Josh-
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you all. Joan was so genuinely nice and honestly meant the best for everyone without expecting anything in return. I will always remember her for her loving and sweet nature. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I hope it goes without saying that I am here for you always. April, you are my dearest friend and you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother.