Joan C. Crist

March 3, 1931 - November 29, 2021

Joan C. Crist (nee Willgoos) passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Jenkintown, PA. Born in Philadelphia to Harold and Frances Willgoos, Joan was 90 years old and was a resident of Cinnaminson for over 50 years. Beloved wife of 38 years to the late Louis W. Crist. Loving mother of Janet Crist Summers (Judge Edward Summers, ret.), Joyce Crist, and Kathleen Crist Wynkoop (William). Cherished Grandmother to Jake Summers, Rachel Summers, Christopher Wynkoop, MD and Kevin Wynkoop. Joan enjoyed numerous long-lasting relationships with cherished friends and family. Joan was a secretary for Smith Kline & French in Philadelphia, where she met her husband. Together, they were founding parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo Church. Joan loved to travel and sing, and she did elaborate and beautiful needlework. Most of all, Joan was a devoted grandmother and loved spending time with her family and her many friends, particularly Anthony Salmon of Lansdale, whom she had known for over 75 years. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 4, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Route 130 North. The Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Branch Pike and Pomona Road, Cinnaminson. Interment will take place at Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Save the Children or Animal Haven. To share your fondest memories of Joan, please visit www.givnish.com.