Joan K. Littell
August 15, 1942 ~ August 4, 2014
Joan K. Littell, 71, Mooresville, died suddenly August 4, 2014, in the Emergency Room at Witham Memorial Hospital, Lebanon. Mrs. Littell was born August 15, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late William and Genevie (Dossett) Lenz.
She graduated from Lebanon High School. Mrs. Littell was the owner and operator of the David W. Littell Insurance Agency for years. She retired from State Auto in 2013. She was a member of the Westside Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Littell was a determined lady who enjoyed sewing, shopping, and scrapbooking. She was known for often saying that she never felt older than 19, and consequently had a motto of being “Forever 19”. Above all, Joan was devoted to her family and loved to watch her grandchildren play softball and ride horses.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Littell, who died in 1969.
Survivors include her son, Matthew Littell (Rebecca) of Mooresville; step-son, William “Skip” Littell (Cathy) of Indianapolis; step-daughter, Jeanne Fraser (Scott) of North Carolina; brother, Jerry Lenz of Lebanon; sisters, Janet Spears of Lebanon, and Judy McIntyre (Roger) of Louisianna; granddaughters, Katelyn Marie and Holly Rebecca Littell; step-grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, and Joshua Littell.
The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2014, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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The picture posted here of Joan is how I will always remember her, smiling. She was a very sweet lady and talented in so many ways. I always marveled at the many different things she could do, her talents seemed endless. I will forever remember the wonderful times we have spent together at Matt & Rebecca’s during the holidays and at the girls sporting events. Joan, you will forever be missed, but our loss is heaven’s gain. Our condolences to Matt, Rebecca, Katelyn & Holly for your loss, Kevin & Lisa
I worked with Joan for many years. I loved working with her and being a dear friend that I will never forget. She was funny, caring, loving and you always knew where you stood with Joan. A real true friend who would stick by you through thick and thin. Joan loved her family always talking about her grandchildren and son and daughter-in-law as well as her friends. She was full of life, I couldn’t be around her without laughing or just having fun. As her supervisor for some time, I always knew I could count on Joan. Sometimes she would love to give me a hard time but that was OK because I knew she would always come through. She was one of my best friends and I am so grateful and blessed to have had her in my life. She taught me so much I can’t begin to explain what she meant to me. I know she is in Heaven and I am praying for her family because I know for me, life won’t be the same without this beautiful lady.. Heaven has a wonderful angel to be along side many other angels and she will always be there for her family that I know. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Love you always and forever, you’ll be in my heart.
Joan was one of my beloved cousins. I will always remember her with a positive outlook and full of laughter. She endured much in her earlier life with the loss of her beloved husband David so early in their marriage, and later the auto accident that injured her leg, and now the end of her earthly life so soon after retirement. She will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew her. We will long remember the family reunion at Branson, Missouri in 2008 seeing Joan with her eternal smile. Our prayers go out to Matt and family along with Janet, Judy, and Jerry. Cousin Bill Dossett & wife Donna
I worked with Joan at National Insurance Association and then GoAmerica before she went to State Auto. I was glad to be able to get to know her and her love for her family. She was always making something beautiful for her grandchildren. I’m so very sorry to hear of her passing and take great comfort knowing she is in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to her dear family and friends. May God pour out His blessings upon you during this most difficult time.
I loved this woman, she taught me so much. I will miss her. Lin Burton
Joan, :/ I will always remember playing softball and you were a wonderful coach!!!!! I will miss the good ole days , you were and still are a wonderful woman God put on this earth and it shows thru peoples comments, Thank you for being an inspiration in my growing up years playing my favorite sport, I still have the softball you gave me as a gift!! Love you always, my prayers to Matts family..God Bless
Sincere sympathies to JOANS FAMILY…remembering that chuckle and contagious smile Patty Eichler (Orr )
She will be dearly missed by many, praying for the family.
Mike and I will miss Joan not only being a cousin she was a very close friend to us. We had grown to love her for being a very wonderful person and having a wonderful attitude in her life,even through a lot of adversity. As others said her smile and outlook on life was very contagious. We will always remember the wonderful time we had together at the ‘Cousins Reunion’ in Branson, Missouri. She will be missed more than she would ever imagine. Our love and prayers go out to Matthew and his family. I know it will be a void in their lives. She was looking forward to being in her new home with them but is in a new home in heaven with David. I know her family and friends will miss her also. Lots of Love, Pat and Mike
Sad to hear of Joan’s passing. We served together years ago in leadership ministering to singles. I so admired her leadership skills, kindness, and love and devotion to Christ. Our loss is heaven’s gain.
I’m very saddened by the loss of our friend. We enjoyed her company at the Y, My deepest sympathy to Janet, Kathleen, Bethany and Britney and all the family, I will miss you Joan, rest in peace. Trudie O’Brien and your Pool buddies
The loss of one so dear and wonderful as Joan is a difficult time for all of her friends and especially her family. But in the midst of all the sorrow we undergo on this earth is the uplifting joy of knowing she is now in the hands of the Lord. Joann and I extend our deepest sympathy, our prayers and our love to Mathew and the rest of the family. Jim and Joann Dossett