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Joan Carol Brandel Barner (Lee), of Salisbury North Carolina, passed from this earth on July 5th, 2020 at the age of 66.
She was born in Salisbury but was raised and lived most of her life in Prince Georges and Charles County, Maryland. She attended Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, Maryland. She was an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and music lover who enjoyed Soul, Gospel, Country, and Southern Rock. She spent most of her working life as a server at Denny’s in Waldorf, Maryland, where she was a well know personality and fixture to the hundreds of regulars who frequented there. She was affectionately known as “Mama J” to legions of kids and young adults over the two decades that she worked there.
She is preceded in death by two husbands, Michael Burton Brandel and Dale Vernon Barner, Jr.
She is survived by her brother, David Michael Lee, her three children Daniel Travis Brandel (Wife Christine), Shannon Devlin Brandel, and Dale Vernon Barner III (Wife Stephanie), and her adopted children Tara Blossom and Michael Briley, She is loved and will be missed by her 13 grandchildren Sarah, Steven, Kira, Liberty, Savannah, Wren, Noah, Alllie , Marainia, Silas, Starr, Lincoln, and Emilia.
Services will be held at Fellowship Church in White Plains , Maryland on July 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Barner family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Casey Rohrbaugh says
Thank you for being the mom to me you didn’t have to be. Love you always. Rest easy now Mama!
Catherine Littlejohn-Varnell says
You will be so missed Mama J. Xoxo
leda Kleinschmidt says
One of the greatest people I knew. You will be so missed. You made a difference in so many lives. Love you, Leda
Vickie says
You took care of so many when you didn’t have to, your love for us all will never be forgotten!
I hope you knew how much we all loved you! You will be missed!
Love, Vickie
Robyn Messineo says
My Dearest Joan, This still doesn’t feel real you’ve been such a loving momma to your Children I had the pleasure to watch grown up as I was a young girl myself.We spent many hours, Days,years laughing,crying together we shared someone in common the Love of my momma as you called her your Marion till she left us.I never thought in a million years when you showed up at my door to hand Deliver me a huge Valentine Card and candy that would be our last coffee,Hug,A wonderful over due visit I know I needed and I know you enjoyed yourself as well.You were always full if Surprises and I’ll miss you until the day we see each other again.Rest Easy Joan.
Pat brandel ritchie says
Joan my dear old friend and sister in law. I remember the times in brandywine, being pregnant together with erik amd travis. They were only 3 weeks apart. I remember all the good times. You held me through a lot and hopefully ive helped you through some. You were a great mother wife andvfriend. I wont forget that beautiful smile of yours.
Steve & Selina Hall says
To Brandel & Barner Family,
You’re in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer. Joan was beautiful inside and out and loved by so many. We are praying for your healing, with the passage of time. May your pleasant memories sustain and comfort you. May God give you comfort and the strength to cope. Our sincerest condolences to your family.
Steve & Selina Hall
Rocky Brown says
Sorry to hear about your passing mama you are a great friend a great person you were loving and caring and I will miss you greatly Fly High girl
Bryan Foley says
Joan, I’m going to miss you. Your guidance was helpful to many of us. I know you’ll be watching over us from up high.
MT Sidoli says
I did not know Joan. However, her Obit was so beautifully written, I feel as though I maybe knew her in another lifetime. Lovely and expressive. My condolences to her family. She clearly was loved by everyone who knew her.
Heather Murphy says
I will forever cherish the memories of you Mama J! You always took care of “your” kids regardless of who they came from. The most selfless woman I have had the honor of knowing and loving! You are already greatly missed! Until we meet again. Rest In Peace Mama.
Brad says
Momma J,
I am so glad I got to see you. I’m glad my daughter was able to meet you. You were there seemingly all hours of the night. Coffee in hand. You will be missed.
dawn williams says
In our Dennys day Joan and I where ride and die partners
Drinken buds we where
Family. I will always love you Miss Joan see you in couple years love you always
Liberty Barner says
MeeMaw,
I will always remember the countless hours of you telling me stories, the trips to the thrift store, and just talking outside. Although we were miles apart, we never went long without speaking or seeing each other. I wish I could’ve saw you this summer. I know you are at peace now. Fly high and watch over me and my sister. I love you.