Joan Hughes

Joan Hughes (nee Hanson), of Cincinnati, OH died suddenly of a heart attack December 1, 2015 at age 85. Joan was preceded in death by husband Donald Hughes. She is survived by Peter Randall (Susan) Hughes of LaCrosse, WI; Pamela (Ken) Schaible of College Hill; Roxanne (Paul Geijer) of San Clemente, CA; Kendrick Hughes of Sycamore Twp; Megan (Danny) Murray of Fairfield; Brian (Elizabeth) Hughes of Ft. Mitchell. Grandchildren Alissa (Bob) Sanders; Andrew (Becky) Hughes; Leanne (EJ) Johnson; Erin (John) Leach; Elena (Noah) Halbeisen; Perry (Brandon) Yaeger; Lynn (Gabe) Warner; Carlyn Schaible; Britte & Tait Geijer; Amanda, Tyler & Parker Hughes; Halle, Thomas & Brenna Murray; Torie & Spencer Hughes. Great-grandchildren Emelia, Lillian & Tessa Sanders; Marley & Maya Hughes; Zoe & Molly Johnson; Braden Leach; Ayla, Ethan & Brynn Halbeisen; Caroline, Grace & Natalie Yaeger; Jonas & Sam Warner; and brother Guy Hanson.
Joan was born on January 27, 1930 in Prattsburgh, NY. She graduated from Morrisville Jr. College in 1949 with a degree in home economics. Joan's greatest joy in life was her family, especially enjoying the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing and volunteering at Children's Hospital for many years. Joan worked at Procter & Gamble in home product testing for 23 years. She was a long time member of Faith Lutheran Church. Family will receive friends at Faith Lutheran Church 8265 Winton Rd. 45231 (Finneytown) at 1pm Saturday, December 5th. Remembrance service will begin at 2:00pm followed by luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Stellhorn Foundation c/o Becky Wernsing 1127 Betty Ln 45238, which honors Dr. FW Stellhorn and benefits Capital University and Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com