Joan Beverly (Miller) Isabel 81 beloved wife, mom, grandma & great grandma passed away peacefully on Jan 2, 2023, with family by her side. Joan was born on May 10, 1941, to Harry Charles Miller & Ruth Edna (Dorksen) Miller in Lakewood, Ohio. After graduating from Parma High School in 1959 Joan joined the United States Air Force. She served proudly as a communications data operator. She had the honor of marching in President John Kennedy’s presidential parade in 1961. In the Air Force Joan met and soon married the love of her life Jay Anthony Jude Isabel. They were married for 60 years. They had sons Christopher Jude (Yvonne Cortina), Anthony Jay (Vicki), daughter Karen Garnand (James), grandchildren Beverly, Crystal (Michael), Cody, Jamie, Katie, Lucas, Jake, Nicolas, Robby, Timmy and great grandchildren Jaspyr and Haidyn. She left behind sister Jeanne Kozell and brother Neil Miller (Marilyn), many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grandnephew.
A special thank you to Summit Healthcare Services Hospice. The staff was very kind and responsive to mom’s needs. Nurses Debbie and Kay took time to listen to her concerns and were very compassionate. Mom especially loved Sharday. She gave the extra special care and attention to detail mom needed with gentle, loving, kindness mom deserved. Sharday is a blessing!
Another very special thank you to those who helped watch over and care for mom: Nicolas, Lucas, Beverly, Jamie, Naomi, and Kat. Taking time out of your lives to show such compassion toward another human being cannot be measured or given enough gratitude. You are angels on earth!
Respectfully request in lieu of flowers a donation be made to DAV.org. A graveside service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Ann Durkin
I am so sorry to hear about Joan’s passing. She was like a mom to me and I loved her! My heart and prayers go out to all of her family. She was so kind, strong, and had a big heart. I will never forget her. Love you all!!
Linda Poje, Stow, Ohio
Joan was a classy lady and my dear cousin I have fond memories of growing up with her in NE Ohio — especially baking Christmas cookies with her and her mom, and just getting into memorable child mischief. I will always remember her courage and bravery in the face of adversity. My deepest condolences to the Isabel family on their loss.
Debra RN
I had the honor of being Joan’s hospice Nurse, I alway’s looked forward to seeing Joan’s precious smile and we shared many laugh’s in light of it all. Joan will be so missed by her family and friend’s, I was so blessed too have known and too have met her in this life. ✝️
Kat
My Aunt Joan was special to me in many ways, particularly in my younger years. She always had an open ear and heart to listen. She kept her advice practical with a good sense of humor. Her sweet kindness and joyful smile made my day, especially whenever I saw her in this past year. I’m sending much comfort and love to the family during these tough life transitions. Aunt Joan will be deeply missed and leaves behind a lot of special memories in my heart forever.