Joan
E.
Storey
Obituary
Joan E. Storey, 96, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday December 30, 2023, at the Towne House Retirement Center. She was born in Fort Wayne on October 23, 1927, the youngest of the ten children of (the late) George T. and Martha (Glawe) Archbold. Joan married Robert L. Storey on December 20, 1985; he preceded her in death on January 30, 2002. Joan was employed at Hutner’s-Paris Clothing for many years, later working as a property manager at Regency Park. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and a member of the former Forest Park United Methodist Church. Joan enjoyed bunnies, puppies, nutcrackers, and the like; she loved to travel; the US, the Bahamas and Caribbean and Europe; she always enjoyed being outdoors and, in the sunshine, but the greatest joy in Joan’s life were her family & friends; she cherished the times spent, even when as simple as enjoying a good burner dog. Joan is survived by her children; Martha “Marty” Reighter, Jill (David) Long, Thomas Yost and Diana (Robert) Gruettert, all of Fort Wayne; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Bob, Joan was also preceded in death by all her siblings, a granddaughter and a great-grandson. Funeral Services 11:30am Friday January 5, 2024, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with visitation prior to the funeral service from 10:30-11:30 at the funeral home. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery. The family’s preferred memorial is St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen, 1101 Lafayette St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
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Thank you Aunt Jo, Uncle Jack, Aunt Gladys, Aunt Gertrude & families for the wonderful memories!
From your Archbold family in Yellow Springs , Ohio.