Joan Gail Behnke, 69, of Dillsboro, formerly of Columbus, IN passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at High Point Health in Lawrenceburg. Joan was born Saturday, April 16, 1949 in New York, New York the daughter of Robert and Olive (Pugh) Behnke. She was a retired school teacher and a former librarian and special education teacher at Covington Public Schools. She attended many churches, loved talking to people, enjoyed checking up on former students, loved her family and liked playing solitaire.
Joan is survived by daughter Jennifer Lucas of Dillsboro, grandchildren: Zachary and Isiah Eisenmenger and Sarah Deaton. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A service celebrating Joan’s life will be 11 AM Friday, November 16, 2018 at Dillsboro United Methodist Church, 10071 Front Street, Dillsboro, 47018, with Pastor Deb Beason officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Filter-DeVries-Moore Funeral Home to help the family during this difficult time. Filter-DeVries-Moore Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements, Box 146, Dillsboro, 47018, (812) 432-5480. You may go to filterdevriesmoorefuneralhome to leave an online condolence message for the family.