Joan Ealy passed on December 20th, 2020 at Siena Gardens, Cincinnati, OH at the age of 81. She was born in Huntsville, TN on January 21st, 1939.

She is survived by her children Jeff Ealy (Donna), Tammy Ealy, Debbie Smitson (Jim), and Melissa Thomas. Her sisters Florence Woodward and Wilma Martin. Her brothers Paul David and Phillip Adkins. Grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Tamara & Brooke. Great grandchildren, Brayden, Scarlett, and Brinley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Bertha Adkins (Lawson), her husband Anthony Ealy, Jr. and son David Ealy. Her sisters Iva Lee Fraley, Bertie Phillips, and Jean Jones. Her brothers Dennis, Glad, & Dwain (Todd) Adkins.

No funeral or memorial service is being planned at this time. The family will notify friends and loved ones if a future service is planned.