Joan Lillian Thomas 87, passed peacefully at her residence on January 17, 2020 in New Palestine, Indiana. Joan was a past member of Irvington Presbyterian Church where she served on many boards as an Elder and Deacon. As a Christian Education member, she enjoyed working with children, as a Sunday School teacher and Junior High Advisor. While she served in many other areas of the church, she was proud of receiving “Honorary Life Membership” from Presbyterian Women USA.
She is a current member of Christ Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the choir and Hope Circle.
Joan is survived by her six children, Susan (Ed) Reinken, Sherry (Stephen) Plummer, Saundra (Tony) Saba, Sheila Hunter, Bill (Lisa) Thomas, Brent (Jamie) Thomas, 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchildren. Her brother Fred Hiner and nephew Bryan Hiner.
She was preceded in death by her parents Bryan and Marguerite Hiner and her beloved husband Jack Thomas.
Donations may be sent to Christ Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church on Friday January 24, 2020 from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. and also on Saturday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until time of funeral service at 11:00 A.M.