Joan Fay King

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OBITUARY

Joan King passed away peacefully at her home in Sandy Springs on January 20, 2025. Joan was born on September 13,1945 in Worcester MA. She was the devoted daughter of Anne and Fritz Eden. Joan was the valedictorian of her high school and attended NYU on a full scholarship where she studied German and Math. Joan met the love of her life, Stephen while at NYU and they were married in 1966. Joan worked as a computer programmer for 18 years at AT&T and eventually went on to earn her MBA from Georgia State University. Joan was a founding member of Congregation Etz Chaim where she served on numerous committees through the years. Joan was incredibly witty and creative, wrote poems with ease, was a great cook, created beautiful mosaic art, had a heart of gold and had a joyous laugh. Joan never had a harsh word for anyone and would help anyone in need anytime. She was adored her family and her friends who were like family. She is survived by her loving husband Stephen, her children Lisa Coleman (Bryan), and Traci Thaler, and her granddaughters Grace, Jolie, and Mitzi.

Funeral services will be Tuesday January 21, 2025 at Etz Chaim Synagogue at 1pm. Shiva will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening at the home of Stephen King. Donations can be made to Congregation Etz Chaim.