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Joan Spain Obituary

SPAIN, Joan Joan Carole Spain, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, the wife of Herbert Leo Spain, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at a local nursing home. Born March 3, 1933 in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell Sims and Beverly Holst Sims. She enjoyed reading, dancing, and painting. Joan is survived by her husband; daughter, Janet S. Creed and her husband Ronald R. Creed; two grandchildren, Ginger R. Hair and Leslie R. Keefe; two great-grandchildren, Jennifer L. Keefe and Taylor L. Hair, all of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Charleston, SC. Family and friends are invited to her visitation at 10AM followed by her memorial service at 11AM on Friday, June 27, 2008 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464; (843) 884-3833. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Coastal Carolina Chapter, 2411 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29414. Condolences may be sent to the Spain family via www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2008.

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Dorothy Cox-Braxton-Hendrix

June 27, 2008

Dear Herbie, and family, my deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your loved one.
We Memminger girls shared a bond,and even though many of us are no longer Charleston residents, our roots are still there with our friends. God Bless......

Stowe Weeks

June 27, 2008

Jan, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Dan and I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time

Sherry Martschink

June 27, 2008

I got to know Joan during our participation in "Step 'n Time" shows to benefit the American Cancer Society. She loved to dance and seemed to really enjoy those shows. What a lively personality she was! I was glad to know her.

Betty Ann LaBrasca

June 27, 2008

Dear Herb, Jan, and Family, meeting Joan and becoming members of the last graduation class of Memminger High School, we laughed and cried through many seasons from 1945 on. All of you became beloved chosen family to me. A unique and very special person, she will alway live in my heart and memory. My prayers go with you while God's angels carry her safely Home where perpetual light will once more shine on her and give her peace and no more suffering.
IHN,
Betty Ann and Family

June 26, 2008

Dear Herb, Jan, Ron & family - You know we are here & hope you'll call on us if there's anything we can do. May Joan's spirit find the happiness she deserves!
Love you guys - John & Ann

judith rubin

June 26, 2008

Dear Herb,Jan,Ginger,Leslie,Jennifer and Taylor,
David and I have you in our hearts and prayers.We know Joan is at peace, perhaps even dancing once again. Our love to all.

Mary Clark

June 26, 2008

I was deeply sorry to read of Joan's passing in the Post and Courier today.

Although we did not see one another much in later years, the bond which we shared from the last class at Memminger was deep and will forever be remembered .

I send deepest sympathy to all of you.

With much love,

Lisa Weaver

June 26, 2008

Dear Herbie, Jan, and Family,

Our sincere condolences for the loss of Joan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Barbara, Hal, Debbie, Jerry, Karen and Lisa Weaver

Susan McLeod

June 26, 2008

Jan and Mr. Spain- I am so sorry for your loss. Joan was a very special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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