Joan Elizabeth Shearin Lloyd,departed this life on June 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, John D. Shearin and her dear mother, Eleanor Reid Shearin Dame. Joan was a graduate of Hermitage High School class of 1953. She was a hardworking, independent and beautiful woman. She enjoyed playing golf, traveling and spending time with her family. Joan is survived by her sisters, Barbara Shearin Garbett and Norma Shearin Proffitt (Herb) and their children, Melissa Roberts Cressin, Julia Proffitt O’Gorman (Terry) and Susan Proffitt McKelvey (Brian), great-nieces and nephews, Zac Cressin (Kasie), Rachel Cressin, Victoria McKelvey and Daniel McKelvey, Oscar O’Gorman, Tanner Cressin and Easton Cressin. Joan was a loving sister, aunt and friend. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3pm Friday, June 14, at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294.
Barbara and Norma,
I tried to make it to Joan’s service, but did not. I worked with Joan at United Virginia Bank when she worked with Kay Randall, our Chairman. We ate lunch together, played golf together and had many good times. Unfortunately, we lost contact over the years. I could not believe it when I saw her obituary in the paper. She always talked about the two of you and her nieces and nephews; you were so much a part of her life.
I would love to hear from one or both of you. I know how difficult a time this is for you; I lost my only sister, Carol, 12 years ago and I still think of her every single day.
May God Bless both of you and your Families.
Jean Dowdy