Joan Fae Cone

Joan F. Cone, of Farmington Hills, passed away at her home on Saturday evening, April 27. She was 91, and in declining health for some time. Joan was born November 12, 1927, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Frederick and Dotha (Jensen) Wachter. She married Charles L. Cone on June 10, 1950, in Milwaukee. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Joan was a tireless volunteer for a number of worthwhile endeavors. She was very active in her church, Clarenceville United Methodist in Livonia, for 45 years, where she was a Lay Leader, and life-long Sunday School Teacher. She held leadership positions in both the District and National Conferences of United Methodist Women and was active in the Lion’s Club of Plymouth, (who’s offering a Tuesday 7 pm Tribute to Joan). Always with others in mind, she was a nurse’s aid, always interested in medicine and providing for the health and well-being those around her. Moreover, she was a faithful supporter of her beloved husband, Col. Charles’, career and its many necessary relocations. Always a leader, she always found herself President of the Officers’ Wives Clubs in the various cities across the country in which the family was stationed. ~Well done, good and faithful servant. ~Matthew 25:21 Surviving are her beloved husband of nearly 69 years, Col. Charles L. Cone, USAF, Ret.; devoted children, James (Laran) Cone, Laurie (Duane) Allen and Shyrl (Bob Ruby) Cone; cherished grandchildren, Jerome (Blythe) Cone, Justin (Lu) Cone, Amie Fordinal, Justin (Rachael) Fordinal, Jensen Allen, Shannon Allen, Alec Ruby and Maggie Ruby; and great-grandchildren, Jakob, Elliot, Julian, Keller and Reid. Sadly, Joan was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley (the late Art) Mittry. The Cone family will receive guests at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 30th, from 2-9 pm. The Plymouth Lion's Club will lead a 7 pm tribute. Joan's funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday morning, May 1st, at 11 am (instate 10:30 am) at the Clarenceville United Methodist Church, 20300 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia. Joan will be interred in a private ceremony on Thursday afternoon at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions are suggested to the Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Kids Meals, or Leader Dogs for the Blind.