Joan C. Washburn Obituary
The world bids farewell to Joan C. Washburn of Amherst, Ohio, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, departing on January 8, 2025 at the age of 89. Joan leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan C. Washburn to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Joan may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her husband Chilson I. "Sonny" Washburn III; her brother Robert "Bobby" Hand; and her parents, Larry Hand and Helen Hand. She is survived by: her children, Vicki Metzger (Harry) of Pennsauken, NJ, Douglas Washburn (Debbie) of Glenburnie, MD, Linda Gradisek (Gary) of Vermilion, Larry Washburn (Nancy) of Elyria and June Gradisek (Greg) of Elyria; and her niece Janet Rambo of Plano, TX.. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.
