Obituary of Joan S. Scudder

SCUDDER, Joan S. Mrs. Joan S. Scudder, 79, of Crystal River, and a longtime resident of Ocala, died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at West Marion Community Hospital. A native of Augusta, GA, she moved to Ocala in 1951. She attended Brenau College in Gainesville, GA, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, a group she continued to be active with for many years. She and her husband owned and operated Scudders Galleries, where they worked together for many years. Her favorite past time was traveling the world with her husband. While visiting their home in Highlands, NC, she attended the Methodist Church, but in Ocala, she belonged to First Baptist Church, where for many years she taught young married Sunday School class. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Al Scudder of Crystal River, her daughter Marlene Buckalew and husband Michael, Atlanta sons Frank Scudder, Jr. and his wife Linda, Ocala, and Todd Scudder and his wife Pamela, Ocala, sisters Betty Kizer and Joy Still, both of Highlands, NC, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Scudder will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, with Dr. Edward D. Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until service time. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Joyce Meyer Ministries/Hand of Hope Missions or your favorite charity.