Joan Lee Roark passed away peacefully November 19, 2023.  Born April 16, 1935 to the late Claude Murphy and the late Doris (nee West) Murphy.

Beloved mother of Karen (Christopher) Firle, Judith (Kelly) Sparks, and Kevin (Mellissa) Roark.

Loving grandmother of Nichole (Michael) Murphy, Nathan (Jessica) Firle, Eric Roark, Mollie Roark, and Owen Roark.

Dear great grandmother of Will, Addison, Neil, Callie, and Connor.

Joan is preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Neil Roark.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Michel Funeral Home 5930 Southwest Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139 from 4-8 p.m. with Eastern Star services beginning at 6:30 p.m.

ARRANGEMENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MICHEL FUNERAL HOME.