Joan C. Minick

Joan Christine Minick, 81 of Charlotte, a wonderful homemaker with a great sense of humor, died March 31, 2019. She was born July 21, 1937 in Detroit to John V. and Genevieve (Dobies) Sulga, Joan grew up on a dairy farm, and learned to love animals, especially horses, during her younger years. In 1956 she married Michael Minick and they raised four children together. While Joan was primarily a homemaker, she also worked as a bookkeeper at Farm Bureau, and worked at a radio station in northern Michigan. Very talented in the kitchen, Joan made everything from scratch, including: noodles, potato dumplings, many polish recipes, and the best Christmas cookies. Additionally, she always had a beautiful garden and canned her own vegetables.  In her spare time, Joan enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the casino, solving crossword puzzles, playing computer games, and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Joan is survived by her daughters, Michele (Robert) Bashore, Cathy Cole, Marie (Michael) McPhee; son, Tom Minick; nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; aunt, Jane Dobies; and extended family member, Randy Cook.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael; as well as her parents.

A Memorial Gathering was held on Friday, April 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. 

If desired, memorial contributions are suggested to the Capital Area Humane Society. Friends and family are asked to share memories of Joan on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.