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Obituary for Joan R. Corbett Joan R. Corbett
White Sulphur Spring Resident Was Emmanuel United Methodist Church Member

Joan R. Corbett, 80, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia went home to her Lord on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Born October 28, 1939, in Renick, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cecil W. and Viva Rodgers Burr.

She was a graduate of Renick High School, and Bluefield Business School. She worked for C. P. Taylor for several years. She was a 50 year member and past worthy Matron of Eastern Star Chapter # 108 and a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She loved children, and was a volunteer reader at the White Sulphur Springs Elementary Library in her free time.

Other than her parents, she is preceded by her brother, Shirley Burr.

Those left to cherish her fond memories are her husband of 56 years, Ira Corbett, Jr.; son, Kevin Corbett and wife, Patti; two granddaughters, Talia and Olivia Corbett; three nieces, Cathy Hoke, Sarah Miller, and Anita Bird; four nephews, Dwight and Marcus Hanshew, Calvin and Steve Burr; and sister-in-law, Maggie McDowell.

Services will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in White Sulphur Springs with Rev. Greg Scott, and Pastor Melissa Shortridge officiating. Burial will follow at Mapledale Cemetery.

Visitation will be held for friends and family one hour prior to service beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Church.

The family would like the thank Martha Salse, Joanan Bostic, Tammy Lazzarine, Debra Bostick, Marshall and Golden Feury, for their help in her time of need.

The Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.