Joan Rouse, 86, of Sunbury, Ohio, and formerly of Graysville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at Country View of Sunbury.
 Born on March 12, 1938, to the late Oscar and Vesta Taylor, Joan’s life was deeply rooted in her Christian faith.
 Family was Joan’s greatest joy and priority. She dedicated her life to raising her five beloved children and finding happiness in her grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald Neil Rouse; her two sons, Jeffrey Neil Rouse and Eric Jason Rouse; her sisters, Mary Hay of Florida; Nancy Anderson of Bellaire, Ohio, and her brother, Don Taylor of Lewisville, Ohio.
 She is survived by her sisters, Ruth Warfield of Massillon, Ohio, and Brenda (Bryan) Sutton of Norwalk, Ohio; her brother, Jerry Taylor of Ocala, Fla.; her children, Tom (Stephanie) Rouse of Woodsfield, Ohio, Rhonda Davis of Hilliard, Ohio, and April McColl of Waterford, Ohio; as well as 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Bengi.
 Joan’s life was a testament to her deep and unwavering faith, her love for her family, and her commitment to serving others. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
 Visitation will be held at Hadley Funeral Homes, 700 Main Street, New Matamoras, Ohio, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will take place at First Baptist Church, 400 Broadway Avenue, New Matamoras, on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 1 p.m.