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MECCA -- Joan Marilyn Grant Pappas, 73, of Mecca, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1949, to the late George Thomas and Ruth Battison Grant.
Joan was born and raised in Trumbull County. She married her husband, Lee, on Aug. 5, 1978, and they spent 44 wonderful years together.
Joan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved spending time camping, going to the beach and traveling across the country. Disney was always on the top of her list, and then traveling out West.
Joan had a passion for the Lord and helping others. She dedicated her life to helping others by teaching in the Maplewood school system for 37 years. When she wasn't teaching and she wasn't in school, she spent time tutoring kids. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Lee N. Pappas; children, Erika Lopez, Ryan (Melissa) Pappas and Nick (Caitlin Conroy) Pappas; grandchildren, Ava, Logan, Stella, Lexi, and Maci Pappas; and numerous other family and friends.
Calling hours will 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023, at Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel, 164 N. High St., Cortland, OH 44410.
Interment will be held in West Mecca Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.lane
funeralhomes.com.
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