Joan Aileen Lessmeier of Deland, FL and formerly of Inverness, FL, passed away at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona, FL on February 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Joan was born to the late John S. and Muriel A. (Philps) Davis on June 8, 1929 in Detroit, MI. She was married to her husband Robert Lessmeier for over 30 years until his passing on August 26, 2007. Joan and Robert made Florida their home in 1984 after relocating from Eben Junction, MI. She moved to Deland 5 years ago to reside with her daughter. Joan owned and operated a great number of businesses throughout her lifetime including a travel agency, video stores, a campground, grocery store, bar and tavern, and a pool service company. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling and especially liked to go to casinos and gamble. Some of her favorite destinations were Las Vegas, NV and Biloxi, MS. Joan loved spending time with her grandchildren and especially enjoyed watching them compete in their various sporting activities over the years.
Those left to mourn Joan’s passing include her daughter, Leslie Berridy and her husband Chuck of Deland, FL; sons: Timothy McKendry and his longtime girlfriend Barbara of Inverness, FL, Michael McKendry and his wife Tara of Inverness, FL; grandchildren: Jennifer, Mark, Adam, Michael, Brianne, Cynzia, Kaeleb, Wade, Rebecca, Chris, Sara, Caryn, Chaz, Niki; and also several great grandchildren.
Following cremation, Joan will be laid to rest privately with her husband at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at a later date. Arrangements under the care of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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