Joan Ausenbaugh

Joan Ausenbaugh, age 94, died May 12, 2024, at Spring Meadows Health Care Center. 

She was born Aug. 29, 1929, to Faye and Elmer James Lantrip  in Dawson Springs, KY. She married William (Bill) Ausenbaugh, and they celebrated over 50 years of marriage.

Joan is preceded in death by her husband and their only child, Gary Ausenbaugh. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Frances Sisk. She is survived by her 2 grandchildren, Amy (Jon) Palmer, Austin (Carissa) Ausenbaugh and nine great-grandchildren including her oldest, Drew Sturdivant who provided support and care for her "Mama Jo" during Joan's later years. She is also survived by her friend and former daughter-in-law, Millie Armstrong.

Everyone loved to eat Joan's country cooking, especially her pork dumplings, green beans, cornbread, and pecan pies. She loved to decorate her home for holidays and always raised a vegetable and flower garden. Shopping was her hobby and all her family benefited from her generosity. She loved her family, and their visits were the highlight of her day.

The family would like to thank the caring and capable staff at Palmer Place, Uffelman, Walking Horse, Spring Meadows, and Gentiva Hospice for their care of and concern for Joan during her last years.

Joan will be cremated, and her ashes buried in Piney Grove Cemetery next to her husband. A graveside service with family will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com