Joan D Carr's Obituary
Joan Donald Carr, age 75, of Memphis passed away on Wednesday August 15, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, she will be greatly missed.Ms. Carr was born on April 9, 1943 in Memphis, TN to the late Dewitt Donald and Lorene Donald. Ms. Carr dedicated her life to helping others and caring for her children and grandchildren. She retired from St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School after 30 years where she served in multiple roles including Assistant Business Manager, Admissions Director, and teacher. She was a student at St. Agnes Academy for 12 years, where she learned to be a deeply caring person and met lifelong friends. She was a very active parent for her children there and served as Mother’s Club President, Trustee Board Member, and other needed roles for the school. Because of her love of her children and the school, she helped to start the soccer program at the St. Agnes lower school to give young girls the chance to play in organized sports.Ms. Carr is survived by her children Jeff (MaDonna) and Tricia (Roger) and her grandchildren Thomas, Kristen, Daniel, and Joshua. Her life was her family, and there was not a day where her family didn’t come first. Ms. Carr’s life was filled with love, laughter, and many stories that she shared with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her infectious storytelling, her fierce love for her family, and for the general warmth she shared with most anyone she met.The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 19 at Memorial Park from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the Funeral Mass to be held at St. Louis Catholic Church on Monday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School or Youth Villages.
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