Joan Privette Painton was known to family, loved ones and friends as a strong, kind, beautiful, vibrant lady. She was filled with joy and love beyond words. Joan touched more lives and hearts than most people, that crossed her path. She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a true friend. Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 11, 1937 and passed away in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 2, 2019, at the age of 81. She spent her life traveling the world, being a mother and grandmother, and taking care of her home and living life to its fullest. Joan spent many of her days in her garden, where she loved to be most.
The family will receive family and friends from 2pm-3pm followed by her memorial service at Fred Hunters Downtown Fort Lauderdale Home on January 19, 2019 at 3:00pm.
Joan will forever be in the hearts of many people, especially her daughter, Joanna; son, James; grand daughter, Dianna; grandsons, Jimmy, Dakota and Ian; sister, Anne and life long friend, Lane.
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