1955
2023
CHUCKEY - Beverly Joan Stuart of the South Central Community, Chuckey, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Joan, to all who knew and loved her, was born on February 25, 1955, to the late Reverend Arthur Renfro and Vivian Renfro. Joan was employed at Walmart for 31 years, Food City and Towering Oaks Baptist Church. Joan, whose passion was helping others, was a longtime member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her father: Reverend Arthur Renfro and a brother: Lee Renfro.
Surviving Joan is her husband of 32 years: John Stuart; mother: Vivian Renfro; sister: Janet Osburne (Billy); brother: Daryl Renfro; daughters: Erika Ammons and April (Jimmie) Hilton; grandchildren: Gabe Reese, Marley Taylor and Jakob Taylor; special friends: Iris Keplinger and Roger (Mary) Johnston.
In addition, Joan is survived by her sisters-in-law: Helen (Gary) Custshaw, Pat (Hal) Connard, and Tammy (Russell) Chandler; brothers-in-law: Ray (Christine) Stuart, and Tony (Debbie) Stuart; several nieces and nephews, her church family at Liberty Freewill Baptist Church, her work family at Walmart, Food City and Towering Oaks Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be her grandson, Jakob Taylor, and her nephews and great nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Bryan Helsel, Dr. Nikoloz Koshkelashvili "Dr. Nik", and all of her care team at JCMC.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 17th, from 2 – 4 and 5 – 7 p.m. at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, 91 Guy Brown Road, Chuckey, TN. Services will follow at 7:00 pm. The Rev. John Buchanan and the Rev. Brandon Broyles will officiate. Burial will be held on Monday, September 18th, at 2 p.m. in Liberty Cemetery. At all other times the family will be at the home located on Hwy 107 in Chuckey, TN.
Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Patty Renfro
September 16, 2023
My deepest sympathy goes to each and every member of Joan's family. You have suffered a heart-felt loss. If she called you friend; then you know how blessed you were to have known her. She has gone to her heavenly home but will always be loved and remembered here on earth. AN ANGEL CALLED HOME! Patty Renfro
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Penny Woods Roberson
September 16, 2023
I´m so sorry to hear about Joan´s passing. I´m remembering the good times when we were young and her father was our church Pastor. Growing up together with her ,Lee ,Daryl and Janet. Always Love the Renfro family and always will. May God comfort the family as only he can. I know she will be missed.
Toney McCurry
September 14, 2023
So very very sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Her family will be in my Prayers.
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