Joan C. Lockwood, age 80, of Angola, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 19th, at Aperion Care of Angola, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 1, 1939, in Hudson, MI, to Winfield and Wanda (Zimmerman) Austin.
She married the love of her life, Richard J. Lockwood, on August 10, 1957, in Angola, IN and they shared 62 happy years of marriage. He survives.
Joan graduated High School from Hudson, Michigan and spent many years as a Realtor and Residential Appraiser. She loved to paint, attend art shows and enjoyed photography. She was also a past member of the Black Swamp Art Club.
In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by sons, Lynn (Kelly Noragon) Lockwood and Richard J. (Sue) Lockwood, II and Goddaughter, Jeanette (Frank) Hull. Grandchildren, Richard J. (Courtney) Lockwood, III, Kristle Lockwood, and Travis (Corilynne) Lockwood, Justice Mathern, Josh (Leticia) Mathern, Jason (Kristina) Mathern, Jonah Mathern and God-grandchildren; Ashley (Marty) Thorp and Heather (Jacob) Swager. Great-grandchildren, Kaiden Zachary and Max Lockwood; and a brother, Dean (Raquel) Austin, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Lance Lockwood in 1978; and a brother, Michael Austin.
According to Joan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation for Joan will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd from 10am-12pm, with a memorial service immediately following at 1pm at Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette, OH, with Richard Will, officiating.
Family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Joan can be made to Heartland Hospice of Ft. Wayne, IN, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Friends can share memories and words of comfort with the family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.
