It is with great regret that the family of Joan “the drama Queen” announce that the voice has been silenced but the spirit released!
Drama Queen’s last stand was a mighty battle worthy of songs and stories. We live in her love and ask that you remember her in the way that you knew her. Let her life inspire you as it has inspired her family. Rejoice in the little things and the young people in your life as she did. Listen to others and tell your stories with strength and pride.
We hope that in touching you she will live with you as she has lived with us, as a beacon of love.
Joan will live on with all of us in the incredible amount she has given us and what she has taught us about how to live. I'll be forever grateful that I got to know her.
ReplyDeleteGreat words and a lovely way to be remembered. Joan got on The Poetry Bus with us a few times and if you don't mind I'd like to post her beautiful last Poetry Bus poem 'Wait for me' on my blog.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes at this sad time to all her family and friends, Peadar.
She was a wonderful friend and a wonderful writer. I am just so glad I had the privilege of knowing her.
ReplyDeleteTríona
A beautiful spirit, and what a remarkable testament to that spirit she has left here.
ReplyDeleteLike many others touched by Joan's free spirit, I am extreamely grateful that she was part of my life. Despite the sadness I feel now when I think of her, I simply want to smile. She was a beautiful person,truely loved and will be missed always.
ReplyDeleteI only knew Joan for a short while and she was always encouraging and friendly. My thoughts are with her family at this sad time.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Joan at all but I have just read her poem on TFE's site and am so touched by the sentiments she expressed in it - may she rest in peace. Condolences to her family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI loved Joan so much for her generous spirit and wonderful good humour and wit. I will miss her so much but am so glad to have known her.
ReplyDeleteI knew Joan only through her poetry and comments, but I loved both. Joan was talented, generous and a joy to read.
ReplyDeleteMy sympathy to all the family.
I knew Joan through just the one poem for The Poetry Bus, but it was clear that she was gifted.
ReplyDeleteVisiting here now, it's nice to see she was also loved and had love in her life.
Peace to your hearts and blessings as you deal with her passing.
Kat
I too never knew Joan, but I have just read her final poem on TFE's blog and this beautiful tribute to her from her family. It is testimony to Joan and to the blog world that she has touched so many hearts.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had come to know here sooner, but I am grateful for this brief glimpse into the writing and heart of a beautiful and talented woman.
I have only known Joan for about a year but I loved her almost immediately. I adored her exhuberance, her sparkling honesty and quick wit. She was so encouraging to new writers and always found something interesting to comment about everyone's work. I had many a good chat with Joan where I felt she just 'got' it. An utter treasure, I am so glad to have known.
ReplyDeleteLisa
I saw the beautiful poem on TFE's site and had to come to say how sorry I am for the loss of such a talented and lovely spirit.
ReplyDeleteYes, same here - I did not have the honor to know her ... my thoughts go to her family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThank you everybody for your kind words. Mam would have been very proud and encouraged you all to continue your poetry!
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