Joan Patricia Meade, born on March 4, 1943, in New York City, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Joan will be remembered for her kind heart, warm spirit, and the friendships she formed throughout her life. She was a friend to all she met and was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her presence brought a special warmth to those around her, and she will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.

Joan enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She loved watching westerns on television, shopping at Walmart, and collecting stuffed bears. These favorite pastimes brought her happiness and were a special part of who she was. Her unique personality and the joy she found in everyday moments made her someone to remember and cherish.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Dorothy Meade, and her brother, Walter Meade.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Dorothy and Kathleen; her brother, Thomas; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Her family will hold dear the memories they shared with her and the love she brought into their lives.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to gather in prayer and remembrance as they celebrate Joan’s life and honor the memory of a beloved sister, aunt, and friend.

Though Joan is no longer with us, her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her kindness, her friendly nature, and the lasting impression she made on those she encountered.

Joan's life was a reminder that a kind heart and a friendly spirit can touch countless lives. She will be forever loved and dearly missed.