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Joan Elizabeth Cousar, 84

August 26, 1932 - August 11, 2017

Because of Gods Amazing Grace, Joan was welcomed into his kingdom on August 11th 2017. She was born at home in Lancaster PA to Charles and Mary (Foultz) Schmid. She was married to the late Charles R. Cousar for 61 years. She is survived by one son Mark (Anne) Cousar and one daughter Susan (Ray) Woodward. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) McGovern of Oklahoma City, OK, Dr. Jonathan (Hannah) McGovern of Pittsburg, PA, Jennifer Cousar of Lancaster, Dr. Michael (Natalie) Cousar of Philadelphia, PA, and Andrew Cousar of Los Angeles, CA. Also survived by 2 great grand daughters Cassidy and Elle McGovern and 1 great grandson Finn McGovern.
She is survived by 1 sister Jean (Jake) Otthofer and 1 brother Harold (Sarella) Schmid. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Joan was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Lititz, PA.

Joan’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff of nurses and aids at St. Anne’s Retirement Home in Columbia for the loving care they provided to her.

Funeral service will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Lititz, at 3:00pm on Saturday August 19, 2017. A short service will follow in the memorial garden after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan’s name to the American Cancer Society.

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Condolences to the Family

August 29, 2017

Dear family and friends of Joan: My heartfelt sympathy to you all during this time. I am so happy that I had an opportunity to experience Joan’s humor and compassion. Although she didn’t attend many activities at St. Anne’s due to her health, when she did attend she filled the room with her love and laugther! May God wrap you in his comfort during the days ahead. With love and sympathy, Hope Long

August 17, 2017

Dear family members,especially Susan- Joan always said I was a ray of sunshine, but it was the other way around!!! Your Mom always made my day!! I loved her hugs!! I send my love and prayers to you! With deepest sympathy.
PATTI FISHER❣️

August 17, 2017

Rest in love and peace Aunt Jo. You will be missed but wonderful memories of our time with you will be remembered for a lifetime.
Donna & Ken Glatthorn

August 16, 2017

Thank God for no more suffering! You will be greatly missed Joan! I will hold your words of wisdom near and dear to my heart. You were a pleasure to take care of.
Tamara

Services: Saturday, August 19, 2017; 3:00 PM; Mount Calvary Lutheran Church; 308 Petersburg Road; Lititz , Pennsylvania 17543
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