Joan Fay (Liles) Ervin

Joan Fay Ervin, age 90, of Nevada, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky.

Joan was born on April 15, 1934, in Garrison, Kentucky, to Elmer Dexter and Ora Elizabeth (Dummitt) Liles. She married William Paul Ervin on August 22, 1953, in Garrison, Kentucky, and he preceded in her in death on August 21, 2015.

Joan is survived by her children: Anthony Ervin of Nevada, Rita (Angelo) Marocco of Mt. Gilead, Pam (Troy) Richey of Upper Sandusky, daughter in law Felecia Ervin of Hebron, 8 grandchildren: Taylor Ervin (Stephanie Kim), Haley Ervin (Dimitrios Spantithos), Anna Marocco, Cale (Kim) Richey, Caitlin (Joshua) Harper, Clay (Korrin) Richey, Clint (Lauren) Richey, Cayla Richey, 15 great grandchildren: Moses Harper, Titus Harper, Hannah Richey, Corbin Richey, Ella Richey, Austin Richey, Jonathan Richey, Sophie Richey, David Richey, Eva Richey, Hollis Harper, Chloe Richey, Silas Richey, Nathanael Richey, and Ethan Richey. Joan is also survived by 2 sisters in law: Naomi Bear, and Bonnie Ervin.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, son Randy Ervin, 2 brothers: Estle and Joe Liles, 7 sisters: Earnestine Willis, Eva Evans, Norene Lewis, Clotine McLaughlin, Helen Lou Lewis, Elizabeth Witten, and Mary Jane Stanley.

Joan attended Lewis County High School. She was a homemaker, raising her 4 children, and she also worked as a housekeeper for the former Best Western Motel in Bucyrus for many years.

Joan enjoyed quilting, sewing, and spending time in her garden or tending to her flowers. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Paul, especially on trips to Kentucky to visit her family. Most importantly, Joan loved her family, and spending time with her kids, grandchildren, and her great grandchildren, whom she loved very much.

A funeral service for Joan will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Globe Family Funeral Home in Garrison, Kentucky. Visitations will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will follow at Willis-Cooper Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial, and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

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