Celebrating the life of
Joan J. Crane
Passed away on February 27, 2016
Joan Jewett Crane
Joan Jewett Crane, 83, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 in West Chester, Ohio where she had lived since September 2014.
She was born August 11, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Carl Edward Jewett and Edna Meldrim Jewett. She married William Thurston Crane, Jr. on April 19, 1958 at Asbury United Methodist Church. They were married for 45 years until his death in 2003. She attended Savannah public schools for Junior High and High School and was a member of Savannah High School’s first accelerated class (AG1). She graduated with a degree in Home Economics from Florida State University, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She raised her family while living near Atlanta and was an active member of Embry Hills United Methodist Church and of P.E.O. Chapter W. After the death of her husband, she moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin to be closer to her daughter’s family and attended First United Methodist Church and P.E.O. Chapter AI.
She was preceded in death by her husband William Thurston Crane, Jr. and her brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Clarence Kidwell Brutcher and Shirley Crane Brutcher. She is survived by her son, William Edward Crane and his wife Kim, and her daughter, Elizabeth Crane Wikum and her husband Erick. In addition, she is survived by four grandchildren; Amanda Crane, Hannah Wikum, Sarah Wikum and Anders Wikum; niece Carole Brutcher Warrenfeltz and her husband Daryl, nephews, Clarence Kidwell Brutcher, Jr. (Butch), Charles William Brutcher and his wife Cathie, David Neal Brutcher and his wife Judy, and Wesley Crane Brutcher and his wife Lisa.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday March 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center or Epworth Children’s Home 2900 Millwood Avenue, PO Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250.
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Dear Nana,
I am the luckiest person to have been able to grow up with you as my grandma. Everyone who met you told me that you were the sweetest person in the whole world and you really were. You taught me so much and have been there through everything. I have never met someone who is better at listening and loving, although you did a wonderful job of passing that onto my mom. You gave to everyone unselfishly and did nothing but love. You have been one of my best friends for as long as I can remember. We were instant buddies and the bond only grew. I am extremely grateful that I got to spend as much time with you as I have lately, but honestly a million years wouldn’t be enough. As much as my heart hurts, I am thankful that you are no longer suffering and that God is welcoming you home to the most amazing home ever. You deserve the best because you are the best! I know that we will all miss you unbelievably, but now you are back together with Granny, your Daddy, and Papa, and that puts us at peace. Lucky for me, I know that I will have you with me in whatever I do!
Love You Forever & Ever!
Sarah
Deeply saddened by the loss of my first cousin, Joan Crane. My condolences to her families.
- Judy Lucas, Hernando, FL
We are so saddened. The Cranes have been in our extended family for over 70 years. We were in each other's weddings & always stayed in touch. Shared trips together & stayed at each other's homes when they lived in Atlanta. Bill was my brother & Joan was our sister! Our sympathy goes out to Bill & Elizabeth & their families ! God bless : Mary & Mel
- Dr. and Mrs. Mel Berlin, Hubert, N.C.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers from Green Bay, WI. The Daniel Duke family - Aaron, Patricia, Colin, Elle, & Ian
- Daniel & Denise Duke, Sobieski, WI
Llewellyn M. and David L. Snyder; AG1 Class mates of Joan at SHS. We've been married 60 years and are now in Country Meadows Retirement Community since this past January. Will send new address to Betty.
- Your Name or Family Name, Mechanicsburg,, PA17055
Condonlences from the SHS Class of June '49
- Ann Taylor, Pooler,, Ga.
Deeply saddened by the loss of my first cousin, Joan Crane. My condolences to her families.
- Judy Lucas, Hernando, FL
We are so saddened. The Cranes have been in our extended family for over 70 years. We were in each other's weddings & always stayed in touch. Shared trips together & stayed at each other's homes when they lived in Atlanta. Bill was my brother & Joan was our sister! Our sympathy goes out to Bill & Elizabeth & their families ! God bless : Mary & Mel
- Dr. and Mrs. Mel Berlin, Hubert, N.C.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers from Green Bay, WI. The Daniel Duke family - Aaron, Patricia, Colin, Elle, & Ian
- Daniel & Denise Duke, Sobieski, WI
Llewellyn M. and David L. Snyder; AG1 Class mates of Joan at SHS. We've been married 60 years and are now in Country Meadows Retirement Community since this past January. Will send new address to Betty.
- Your Name or Family Name, Mechanicsburg,, PA17055
Condonlences from the SHS Class of June '49
- Ann Taylor, Pooler,, Ga.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
