Joan Marie (Davis) Morgan

Mrs. Joan Marie Morgan, 73, of Swainsboro passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness surrounded by her husband and daughters.  She was born April 20, 1951, in Swainsboro to the late Howell Davis and Hilda Chapman Davis Dukes.  Joan was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry Davis, Keith Davis, Sammy Davis; sisters, Wanda Howell, Connie Meeks.

Joan is survived by her husband of 55 years, Carroll Morgan; daughters, Teresa McElwain (Eric) of Swainsboro, Kim Barnes (Jr.) of Pulaski, Denise Woods (Ben) of Perry; sister, Debbie Smoak (Gaines) of Newington; grandchildren, Kelsey McFalls (Josh), JoBeth Johnson (Hayward), Chase Woods (Ellie), Kade McElwain (Abby), Bailey Woods, Alyssa Barnes; great-grandchildren, Tristan McFalls, Evelyn McFalls, Adelyn McFalls, Jonas Johnson, Carli Jayce Johnson, Emerly Woods, Marlo Woods, several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Joan was a member of Dellwood Baptist Church. She loved Jesus and her church.  She did volunteer work at the local food pantry for 15 years.  Joan loved her nursery babies and youth Sunday school classes.  She referred to them as “hers”.  She loved it when they would visit and pray with her.  Joan enjoyed going to the mountains, especially at Christmas time and she always wanted to take the whole family.  Joan loved spending time with and loving her family, especially during the holidays where she always overprepared.  Her homemade chocolate and caramel cakes were the best.  She enjoyed working with Billy at Chapman Funeral Home and comforting others and talking about and leading people to Salvation.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Dellwood Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Bedgood officiating, assisted by Pastor Jonathan Shepard.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dellwood.

The pallbearers are Hayward Johnson, Chase Woods, Bailey Woods, Wesley Averett, Shane Averett and Kade McElwain

The honorary pallbearer is Andrew Coxwell.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Joan Marie Morgan, 73, of Swainsboro.