White Sulphur Springs-Joan R. Corbett, 80, went home to her Lord Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.
She was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Renick, the daughter of the late Cecil W. and Viva Rodgers Burr.
Joan was a graduate of Renick High School, and Bluefield Business School. She worked for C. P. Taylor for several years. She was a 50-year member and past worthy Matron of Eastern Star Chapter #108 and a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She loved children and was a volunteer reader at the White Sulphur Springs Elementary Library in her free time.
Other than her parents, she was preceded by her brother, Shirley Burr.
Those left to cherish her fond memory are her husband of 56 years, Ira Corbett, Jr.; son, Kevin Corbett and wife Patti; two granddaughters, Tailia and Olivia Corbett; three nieces, Cathy Hoke, Sarah Miller, and Anita Bird; four nephews, Dwight and Marcus Hanshew, Calvin and Steve Burr; and sister-in-law, Maggie McDowell.
Services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in White Sulphur Springs where Rev. Greg Scott, and Pastor Melissa Shortridge officiated. Burial was in Mapledale Cemetery.
Visitation was held for friends and family at the church before the service.
The family would like the thank Martha Salse, Joanan Bostic, Tammy Lazzarine, Debra Bostick, Marshall and Golden Feury, for their help in her time of need.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com
