Joan Roberta Hennessy, 85, of Pinehurst, North Carolina passed at her home on October 21, 2020 as the result of an aggressive form of colon cancer.
She is survived by her husband of thirty-three years, Matthew J. Hennessy and his son Matthew Hennessy. Her heartbroken family includes her daughters, Jacqueline Heller of Pinehurst, NC, Lauren Veca of Altadena, CA, their husbands, William E. Heller, Mark Dean Veca, and her grandchildren Will and Emily Heller, and Luca Veca. Joan is also survived by her brother Gary DeFelice of Lady Lake, FL.
Joan was beloved by her family and friends. She enjoyed playing many different games with her Pinewild neighborhood girlfriends. Be it Mah-Jongg, Rummikub or Hand and Foot, she will be missed by many at the game table.
Her love of music and dancing provide many fond memories ranging from Tony Bennett to the Bee Gees. Joan could Lindy and Hustle with the best of them!
An excellent cook, our family holiday gatherings always included delicious traditional Italian foods. Baking cookies at Christmas time was her favorite ritual every year.
Joan loved creating a beautiful and comfortable home—decorating was a lifelong passion, including hunting for antique pieces. Her sewing skills provided many outfits for herself, daughters and cousins. This talent and eye for coordinating fabrics added to her sense of design in pulling together the look of a room. Her decorating style was “magazine worthy.”
Always ready with a beautiful smile and sense of humor, she will be sorely missed by all. We will carry her memory in our hearts forever.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
