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Joan Laura Kies

May 22nd, 1931 - May 5th, 2019

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Mrs. Joan Laura Kies passed away May 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Virgil Freeman and her brother Gerald Freeman. Joan was born in Utica, NY on May 22, 1931 and spent most of her childhood in New Hartford, NY. She graduated High School from Valley Academy in Syracuse, NY. She enjoyed a long career as an underwriter for Equitable Life. Joan was an active member of the Levine Senior Center enjoying the companionship of her many friends especially in the Happy Times lunch group. Joan is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard Kies, son Stephen Kies, son Jeffrey Kies (Lisa), daughter Lori Triantis (James), six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. Interment will be a private affair at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Levine Dickerson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Dr., Huntersville, NC 28708 or to the Happy Times Program at the Levine Senior Center, 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews, NC 28105.

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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

At Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, nestled in the historic heart of Dilworth, we have provided families in the Charlotte area with customizable memorial services for many years. Our services are crafted to honor your loved ones in ways that are both deeply meaningful and healing. Our rich history began in 1946 when Irvin W. Hankins and James B. Whittington took the reins of the Crouch Funeral Home. The growth of our service and the community's support led to our move in March 1963 to the current location—once St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, built in 1930. Our chapel, a cherished historic landmark within the storied Dilworth neighborhood, is renowned for being the only funeral home in Charlotte graced with its own chapel, echoing with decades of history and serenity....

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