Joan Dittman Grimes, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

Joan was born on June 2, 1941, in Tallahassee, Fla., to the late Richard F. Dittman and Elizabeth Schlenk Dittman. She moved to Atlanta, Ga., where she grew up, and later moved to Fairfax, Va. Joan retired from NALC as a claims representative and was a member at St. Philips Catholic Church. She loved gardening, flowers and shopping.

Those left to cherish the memory of Joan include her two daughters, Vicki L. Miller (Robert) and Kathy M. Harvey; and brothers, Richard Dittman (Jayne) and Roger Dittman (Joyce). Also surviving are her grandchildren, Makayla Maffucci, Erica Miller, and Madison Harvey; and great granddaughter, Aubrey Maffucci.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.