Joan Marie Stanley Eanes, 92, of Critz, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the home of her daughters. She was born on May 11, 1932, in Martinsville, VA to the late Theressa Verna Harris Stanley and Sam Edward Stanley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years and 10 months, Thomas Henry (Pete) Eanes. Also preceded in death were siblings: Samuel Edward (Ed) Stanley, Jr., John Donald (Donnie) Stanley, and Sonja Kay Stanley Rodgers.
Joan was the wife of a career Air Force Veteran. She traveled the world with him and their four daughters. She always said she felt fortunate to have lived her life as the spouse of a military man and had been able to travel the world. After his retirement from the Air Force, they settled in Greensboro, NC where she worked as an Office Manager at Motor Bearings & Parts. In 1997, they relocated to Critz, VA, where they enjoyed their retirement.
Joan was an accomplished seamstress. She made her daughters clothes throughout their childhood. After moving to Critz, she became a passionate quilter and spent many pleasant years with fellow quilters at the Reynolds Homestead. She made many quilts for her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her family was her life. She was always honest, fair, and trustworthy. She was the definition of integrity. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughters: Kathy Lee Eanes Giles (Davis Leroy “Pete”), Paula Kay Eanes, Melanie Hope Eanes Campbell (James Stuart), Lorie Dawn Eanes Johannessen (Raymond Ole). Grandchildren: Joshua David and Michael Sean Giles, Jeffrey Scott and Brandon Ray Blackwood, Jennifer Lee Johannessen Johnson, April Laine Peeden Nickell, Erik Nathaniel Johannessen, Kacie Rae Johannessen Thornton; and sixteen great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway, VA on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Lee Ashley officiating.
Norris Funeral Services in Stuart is serving the Eanes family
Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
