Joan E. (Combs) Whitaker, 77, beloved wife of Reverend Jack E. Whitaker, passed away Thursday, March 17th, 2022. She was born May 17th, 1944 in Hazard, Kentucky, daughter of the late Albert and Mary L. (Kilgore) Combs. Joan was a founding member of the Pastoral team that started The Old Paris Road Church Of God and she ministered along side her husband. She was devoted to her church and was active in the ladies ministry. She enjoyed sewing and was a founding member of the Yak & Sew Group. Joan loved family gatherings and she adored her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Jack, she is survived by her children, Anna (Bill) Lake, Jacquelin (Joe) Murphy, Elmer K. (Briget) Whitaker and John (Misty) Whitaker; ten grandchildren, Ethan (Kelli) Lake, Nathan Lake, Joseph Murphy, Jack Murphy, Mary Grace Murphy, Hannah Whitaker, Allison Whitaker, Natalie Whitaker, Harley Whitaker and Mason Whitaker. Besides her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her brother, Gay P. Combs Jr.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 20th from 4 to 7pm at The Old Paris Road Church Of God, 1859 Old Paris Road, Lexington, Kentucky, where services will be held at 11am on Monday with Pastor Joseph Grant and Pastor George Moxley officiating. Private burial will be at The Lexington Cemetery. Joan's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Old Paris Road Church Of God, Post Office Box 12822, Lexington , Kentucky 40583. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the ladies that so lovingly cared for Joan and became dear friends.