Joan Chappell, 92, of Morganton, NC passed away Monday, March 30, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on September 19, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Columbus Conley and Julia Ellen Fox Conley.
Joan was a faithful member of Walker Road Baptist Church and former member of Southside Baptist, and she faithfully read her Bible every day. She taught Sunday school, worked in the nursery, and loved to take care of children. Joan enjoyed crotchet and sewing, and she checked on her neighbors every day.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Susan Ingram (Ken), Doris White (Danny), Jane Roberts, and Nancy Kirk; seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Betty Browne; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Powell; and sisters, Doris Smith and Thelma Conley.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev Mark Ball officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Jonathan Kirk for all his help with caring for Joan.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Such a sweet lady, deepest condolences to the family. went to church with Ms. Chappell and she taught both our children in Sunday School.
She is with her JESUS...SPECIAL WOMAN!!! LOVE YOU JO!
Doris I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother! You will be in my prayers!
So sorry for your loss!! Praying for Peace for the Families!!💕
What a precious lady she was and loved the Lord with all her heart we know for sure she is dancing with the angels. I remember when we first came to Walker Road Baptist Church, one say Ms. Joan told me and Mom about her life and gave us her testimony. She will be greatly missed.
God just received another angel. Grew up with her being another mama for the neighborhood kids. My condolences and prayers to all the family.
No more suffering, she is in her new body, praising God. What a wonderful Christian woman!!
To Doris , Susan and Nancy, I am sorry to learn of Joans passing. She was a wonderful lady who loved the Lord and I know she is home with our Lord and Saviour. Please accept my sincere codolences.