Joan Akers Owens's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2023 in South Boston, Virginia

Joan Akers Owens

August 6, 1929 - January 25, 2023 (93 years old)

South Boston, Virginia

Joan Akers Owens's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2023 in South Boston, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powell Funeral Home

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Joan Akers Owens

August 6, 1929 - January 25, 2023 (93 years old)

South Boston, Virginia

Joan Akers Owens Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Akers Owens of South Boston, Virginia, who passed away on January 25, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Dale and Hazel Webb Akers; her stepfather Leroy "Buck" Spangler (JP Stevens); and her husband Robert E. "Bob" Owens. She is survived by: her daughter-in-law Joni; her friends, Dwight, Brenda, Nettie, Nancy and Tommy; her children, Robert "Frosty" Dales Owens (Joni) of Halifax and Robin Owens Hall (Jay) of South Boston; her grandchildren, Caitlin Owens Thompson (Charles) of Greensboro, NC, Robert "Bobby" Alan Owens of Halifax and Michael "Mike" Joseph Owens (Melissa) of Wake Forest, NC; her great grandchildren, Cole and Eli; her son Alan Parham; and her pet Taz.

During the COVID lockdowns, Joan enjoyed the daily window visits from her family as well as from the array of beloved birds and squirrels that frequented her feeders.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powell Funeral Home



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