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Joan Elsie Hands

31st Dec 1947 — 23rd Apr 2025
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Joan sadly passed away on 23rd April 2025, aged 77 years. 

A much loved wife, mum and nan. 

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton, at 1:15pm. 

Please wear a splash of red or sky blue, as Joan loved and supported Swindon Town F.C. and Coventry City F.C. 

Donations in lieu of flowers are being gratefully accepted in memory of Joan and may be given online by clicking the "Make Donation" button above. 

All enquiries to: G. Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455637457. 

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Funeral Service

Date:
Wednesday 28th May 2025

Time:
1:15pm

Location:
Heart of England Crematorium
Eastboro Way
Nuneaton
Warwickshire, CV11 6WZ

Messages Of Condolence

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To my wonderful mom. You will forever be loved and missed beyond any words we can ever say. Thank you for being my Mom I feel forever lucky.
Claire Keasey
Well Joan where do I start ? Firstly I’m gutted I didn’t get to see you before you left us that’s for sure. I’ll have to try dust off the memory bank to when we first met way back in 1992 I think when Claire brought a stray home one day with her lol. I soon became great friends with you Roger Paul and Simon and was quickly invited in and treated as family. I have some great memories from back then. Going to Prestatyn on a holiday and also visiting your mum down in ramsbury with you all. Also whenever I turned up with wayne or trev with me they usually got a slap up the head just for being with me 😂. Your 70th party at Ashby road was a good night and sadly we won’t be with you for the big 80 but I’m sure there will be a drink happening somewhere 🍺👌🏼. The last time I bumped into you both was outside the shop on Clifton way a few years ago. If only I knew it would be the last time I’d see you I would have talked for longer but I had to rush off 😔. Rest easy much love Ian and the Kyle family xx
Ian kyle
Such fond memories of the Hands family! Playing cards, being amazed at your Sky TV, jealous of Clare allowed to have two packets of crisps whilst watching 90’s hits on MTV. Simon getting me in trouble at the airport….
Mum always enjoyed catching up with Joan & Roger.
My condolences to you all. She was a character alright!
Love, Melissa xx
Melissa Morley
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Joan, you were such a fantastic person, always kind and always funny. Had so many laughs over the years. I'll treasure the memories of you. Sending love to your family. Xx
Rachel
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Thank you for the smiles and the countless words of advise. You really were one of the best. ❤️
Rebecca williams
Wow Joan. I can't believe you've left us behind. Lovely lady and always had a smile on her face when she was a dinner lady at Redmoor High school back in the 2000's. I always made sure I have her a bit of stick and gave her some back chat too.
It's been a pleasure to have known you. And I hope your at peace now.

R.I.P Joan and fly high x
Amy Mallabone

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Memories of Joan Elsie Hands

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