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Sent a Serene Retreat to the Hughes family.
Joan Leadbetter Hughes
Death date: Sep 2, 2021
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The family will be at the Courtyard by Marriott at 1300 River Run Court, Rock Hill, SC 29732 behind the Outback Restaurant.Mrs. Joan Marie Hughes, age 80, passed away Thursday, September 2nd, 2021, at home with her family.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Hughes was a daughter of the late William John Tappmeyer and Ferris H Burkhardt Tappmeyer. She attended a two room elementary school house and graduated Salutatorian from Park Way High School. She earned an Bachelors of Art in Education from Drury University, where she was a member of Zappa Delta Sorority. Miss Tappmeyer moved to Casa Grande, Arizona where she taught elementary school on the Native American Reservation. Joan continued her education with an Masters in Arts in Education from Northern Arizona University. After getting married, she and her family made many friends living in Acapulco, Mexico; Dallas, Texas; Amelia Island, Florida; Linville, North Carolina, and Tega Cay, South Carolina. Only second to The Tappmeyer House in Creve Coeur, Missouri, Mrs. Hughes most loved homeplace was Lake Wylie for forty years.Joan servant’s heart was evident in the lasting impact she made on the community. She was a teacher in the Riverview Elementary School from 1979 to 1997. Mrs. Hughes received the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Fort Mill Chamber of Commerce in 1984. Mimee Joan was a true “Welcome Wagon,” always taking delicious food and gifts to neighbors and friends. Joan was very active in her church teaching children and helping with vacation Bible School. She was an Al-anon family group member and an Al-a-teen volunteer and sponsor. Joan spent countless nights encouraging and uplifting members of these programs. In addition to playing golf, another one of her favorite activities was participating in the Carolina Copy Cats senior entertainment group. The Carolina Copy Cats brought joy to her and others from 2008 to 2017 by performing dances and skits at community senior centers and nursing homes.Mimee Joan loved her family and was a kind and fun grandma. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Leadbetter Waldo (Wes); and her stepson, J.D. Hughes; her brother, William Ray Tappmeyer (Cheryl); her sister, Judy Tappmeyer Dierberg; and her ex-husband M. Tim Leadbetter. Her surviving four grandchildren are Logan Waldo (Kaitlyn), Abigail Waldo Denkins (McKenzie), Lindsey Waldo, and Megan Waldo; as well as two step-grandchildren Avery Hughes and Grant Hughes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph S. Hughes; and her son, Timothy C. Leadbetter.The Home Going Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 18th, 2021 at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 1691 SC – HWY 160, Fort Mill, SC 29708.Read Obituary
Tammie Welch
Joan will always hold a special place in my heart. Her personality and beautiful smile lifted you. On my wedding day, she gave me a gift to give to my mom that we will treasure. Praying for you Kimberly and your family.
Gayle Esarove
Meetings aren't quite the same, walking down the Tega Cay Drive path isn't quite as much fun as Joanie's giggle leaves a quiet corner in our hearts. Her homemade apple butter was delicious as she handed it to us saying, "Enjoy!" And we did! Loving, gracious, caring, a great tap dancer with rhythm and flip of her costume's skirt, Joanie was a gift to us. We are most grateful that she was part of our lives! She brought us closer to the God of our understanding.
Kimberly and Family, thank you taking such loving care of Joan!
Gayle and Gene Esarove
Diane Davis
Joanie was the first person to welcome us to the neighborhood in Tega Cay 15 years ago. She was always the most thoughtful and considerate person. Always felt like family especially during holidays as our family was in another state. We always had some of her delicious meals since Ralph didn't like leftovers. I miss her so much.
Nancy Stugart
We all loved Joanie and Eunice the moment we met them the day we joined Kappa Delta Sorority at Drury College, and we have loved them ever since. Joanie had such a warm personality and quick smile. She was a good friend to all of us and a leader in the group from the beginning. She was even more special to me when she invited me out to the farm and I got to meet her wonderful family. Our friendship endured through the decades as the Kappa Deltas began gathering together again forty years later. I especially remember the reunions with her in Wisconsin, Branson, and San Antonio. I loved Joanie and always will. She was a truly good person. Nancy Williams Hartman Stugart
Russ Lisa Harmon Gaddy
in honor of Joan.
Ron Mary Anne Ayers
in honor of Joan.
Ron and Mary Anne Ayers
Rosemary Boustany
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of my dear friend and Kappa Delta sister Joan Tappmeyer Hughes. She was always kind, generous and loving in her relationships with everyone. I will always miss her, but she will always be present in my heart.
Gloria Choate
We were fortunate to have Joan and her family move across the street from us when they first moved to Tega Cay. So much fun and she, Timo and Kimberly
Just became an extension to our family.
Many fond memories .
When we lost my son, David, Ralph and Joan opened their house to our family and relatives from California. She always was there. She was fun, lovable and so compassionate. We are
So devasted she is gone.
Kimberly, we love you and will pray for you and your family…