Joan Crosby

December 5, 1933 - November 15, 2020

Joan Crosby, age 86, of Laurel, passed away at her home on November 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Laurel, she is the daughter of the late Frank Nichols and Lena Mae Hitchens Nichols. Joan was retired as a secretary for the Veterinary clinic in Fort Hood in Texas and also as a bookkeeper for Sears. Joan was a graduate of Laurel High School and enjoyed eating lunch each month with her classmates. She was a member of Portsville United Methodist Church. Joan is survived by her son, Kevin Crosby of Delmar; daughter, Karen Barrell and her husband William of Laurel; sister, Betty Harrison of Millsboro; granddaughter, Amanda Cline and her husband Eric; great grandchildren, Arianna and Amelia Cline; she loved her dogs dearly and was survived by her cat Fiona "FiFi". Several nieces and nephews also survive her. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Howard Nichols, Frances Nichols, Evelyn Brinsfield and Lou Etta Berg. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Portsville United Methodist Church in Laurel. Pastor Joe LeCates will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, Delaware.