Joan M. Woodhead

September 14, 1933 - March 27, 2019

Joan M. Woodhead, 85, of Elkland Twp., Sullivan County, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at her home. Born September 14, 1933 in New Albany, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Jesse B. (King) Magee. Her husband of 64 years, Robert B. Woodhead, preceded her in death on February 13, 2017. Joan was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a graduate of the former New Albany High School, Class of 1951, and was a member of the CCC (Come If You Can) Women’s Club, participated in the parent teacher association and served as a 4H leader for several years. Joan was a talented crafter and enjoyed making and collecting porcelain dolls, crocheting, sewing, and sketching. She also loved watching movies and singing to her children and grandchildren. Surviving are four daughters, Jacqueline R. "Jackie" (Larry) Fassett of Overton, Holly W. (Scott) Wise of Laporte, Candice M. (Richard) Rexer of Dushore, and Marsha H. (Matthew) Romberger of Sayre; three sons, Robert B. "Robbie" II (Peggy Trautman) Woodhead of Estella, Mark B. (Connie) Woodhead of Pennsdale, and Jay D. Woodhead of Estella; two sisters, Jeanette E. (Darrell) Bown of Troy, and Carol A. (Jake) Levan of Muncy; a brother, James K. (Ruth) Magee of New Albany; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Joan was preceded in death by two sisters, Sally Ludjeski and Sherry Shelton; and infant daughter, Cynthia Ann Woodhead; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, March 31, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter Street, Dushore. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery, Forksville. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.