Joan H. Foster, age 89 of Woodstown, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at home surrounded with family. She was born on July 2, 1927 in Salem, New Jersey, daughter of the late Lucius Hancock and Carolyn (Pedrick) Hancock. Joan was a graduate of Salem High School. In her early life she worked at Princess’s dress shop of Salem, DuPont’s, and Spinosi’s clothing store of Woodstown. She was a devoted home maker, raising her children on their family farm, a 4-H leader and animal lover. Joan enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, sharing stories of the past and many words of wisdom. She is survived by her son, Edward H. Foster Jr., daughter Marolyn (&Bill) Kilian, and son David (&Lisa) Foster. Grandchildren Patrick Foster, Wendy (&Eric) Baltz, Alison (&David) Prosperi, Anna (&Brian) Sheets, Dylan Foster, Thomas Foster, and Courtney Foster. She was the beloved Great-Mom-Mom to 6 great-grand children. Joan is predeceased by her husband of 59 years Edward H. Foster, and daughter-in-law Mary Beth Foster.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 11am in H.T. Layton Funeral Home, 102 South Main Street, Woodstown, NJ

A viewing will take place on Monday morning from 9am until the time of service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Lawnside Cemetery, Pilesgrove, NJ