Joan Geier Anderson, aged 86, passed away peacefully in Huntsville, Alabama on August 18, 2023. Born on June 10, 1937, in Alabama, Joan was a woman of faith, love, and dedication, who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.
Joan was the beloved matriarch of a large and loving family. She is survived by her children, Greg (Jonna) Anderson, Dan (Khris) Anderson, John (Jenny) Anderson, Debbie (Allen) Hicks, and Patty (Jay) Lewis. Joan was also a cherished grandmother to ten grandchildren and great-grandmother to ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Anderson, her parents, Louis and Lida Reynolds Geier, her brothers, Jack, Ronald, and Donald Geier, and her sisters, Vaudrey Gaulding and Sara Anne Smith.
Joan’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was a dedicated member of Hillwood Baptist Church for over 40 years, where she found solace, companionship, and a community that shared her deep-rooted faith. Her love for the Lord was evident in her actions and her words, and she was a beacon of hope and strength for many within her church community.
A woman of great compassion and kindness, Joan was known for her loving nature. She had a heart that welcomed everyone, and her home was often filled with laughter, love, and the aroma of her delicious home-cooked meals. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. Her love was a constant, comforting presence that will be deeply missed.
Joan’s faith-filled life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She lived her life with a quiet strength and a steadfast belief in the goodness of people. Her unwavering faith was a testament to her character and a guiding light for her family. Even in the face of adversity, Joan’s faith never wavered, and she remained a pillar of strength and resilience.
Joan Geier Anderson will be remembered as a woman of faith, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Her legacy of love, faith, and family will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched. Her memory will be a guiding light, a beacon of love and faith, for all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will live on, a testament to a life well-lived and a woman well-loved.
May her soul rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all who knew her. Joan Geier Anderson, a woman of faith and love, will forever be remembered in our hearts.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 4:00 PM at the Hampton Cove Funeral Home with Brother Eric Bagwell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 PM until the time of the service.
