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Joan Marie (Perkins) Rumble

By Billie Owens

Batavia, NY -- Joan Marie (Perkins) Rumble, 76, of Batavia, entered into Heaven on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Joan was born on Sept. 18, 1942 in Darien, NY, to the late Loren and Frances Perkins.

Joan loved to listen to old country, Elvis being her favorite, and Christian music as well. She loved to read, crochet, and do ceramics. Joan attended City Church in Batavia since 2002 and was a steady member in her seat that everyone knew. All who knew her knew that she was caring and spunky, too.

Joan was married to Dale D. Rumble on Sept. 27, 1958 until his passing on Jan. 11, 2014.

Joan is survived by her children, Dale (Gloria) Rumble, Barbara Snyder, Teresa (companion Hal Mitchel) Rumble, Randy (Diane) Rumble, Michelle (companion Randy Barclay) Wheatley. She has 15 grandchilden and 17 great-grandchilden who loved her. She is also survived by two sisters -- Joyce Rumble and Donna Reichle, a brother, Loren Perkins, and many nieces, nephews, and other friends and family who loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the City Church Generation Center, located at 15 Center St. in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake Plains Dialysis Center, Unity Hospital, or to the family to donate as they would like.

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