


Obituary
Obituary of Joan Delores Nunley
Joan Delores Jackson Nunley
January 31, 1943 – December 24, 2024
Joan Delores Jackson Nunley, a beloved educator, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away
peacefully on December 24, 2024, at the age of 81, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side.
Joan was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, to Adelaide Powell Jackson and John Henry
Jackson. She graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1960 and went on to earn her
bachelor's degree from Morgan State College. Driven by her passion for learning, Joan pursued
and obtained two master's degrees—one from Loyola University and the other from the
University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Joan dedicated her career to educating young minds, teaching Foreign Language in the Baltimore
County Public School System for 29 years. Joan's love for teaching remained unwavering as she
continued to serve as a substitute teacher in the same school system for another two decades.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Joan was known for her love of reading novels,
traveling with her cousins, attending family gatherings, gardening, shopping, and taking
meticulous care of her car, which she enjoyed washing and driving. However, her greatest joy
came from spending time with her grandchildren, Freddie III and Farrah Nunley.
Joan leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. She is survived by her son,
Fredrick E. Nunley Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Tiffanie; her cherished grandchildren, Freddie III
and Farrah; a niece, and a host of cousins and dear friends.
Joan's life was a testament to the power of education, the importance of family, and the joy
found in simple pleasures. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing
her.
A private Celebration of Life Service to commemorate Joan's life will be announced later. In lieu
of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Joan's memory to the National Cancer
Institute, Center for Dementia Research and the Autism Research Institute.
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