Joanne Hudson Simacek (76), passed away with her loving husband Paul E. Simacek by her side on January 22, 2019. Joanne was born in 1942 to Josephine Devenney and Earl Hudson of Wilmington DE.
She graduated from P. S. DuPont H.S. where she met lifelong friends. Joanne continued her education at Goldey-Beacom College where she used the knowledge she learned to become a successful business women at Hercules and Bernard. She worked at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wilmington, DE where she cooked for the priests. Joanne lived a very full life filled with love, laughter while always enjoying her family and friends. Joanne and Paul found love later in life. They enjoyed family, traveling, friends and Ocean City but most of all they enjoyed each other. They made beautiful magic together which included Joanne’s ventriloquism and performed for Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, nursing homes, VFW’s or wherever they were requested. Joanne was a classy dressed woman that LIVED/LOVED CHRISTMAS where she spoiled family and friends with gifts wrapped to perfection. QVC will be lost without Joanne, their queen of shopping. Joanne was a successful business woman that always gave people a chance to achieve their goals. Joanne loved to cook in her down time, especially ham and cabbage and bean soup while hosting amazing dinner parties. Joanne lived to take care of her Paul, family and friends. Joanne had a wonderful sense of humor that made everyone in her presence day so wonderful. Joanne’s belief in our Lord allowed her to see the best in people and all events happening in the world. God just received a TRUE ANGEL to watch over all her loved ones. Love always to our Joanne who is missed and always loved.
Joanne is survived by her husband Paul E. Simacek, step daughter Danielle Simacek (Charles) of Chesapeake Beach, MD, nephew Adam C. Savage of Frisco, CO, niece Sharon L. Hudson of Millsboro, DE and niece Kendra LaFazia (Anthony) of Middletown, DE. She is also survived by her cousins, Jane Meder and Guy Devenney (Ruth) of Dover, DE, Shirley Hathorn Hubley (Clyde) of Oxford, PA, Lois Hathorn Witmeyer (Rick) of Hockessin, DE and Melvin Hathorn (Nancy Green) of Cromwell, CT. She is survived by many other close 2nd and 3rd cousins and many friends from Pennsylvania to Montana.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Chandler Funeral Home, Hockessin, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 am.
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