Joan Carol Hall

Joan Carol Hall, of Elkton, MD, has passed away on September 29, 2024 at the age of 81 years old. She was born on March 2, 1943, in Elkton, MD, to the late James Joseph Romanek and Roselena Mary (Sacconey) Romanek.

Joan was a born and raised Catholic, and longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church. While growing up she worked alongside her parents at their sub shop, Lena’s. Later on, after starting her own family, she settled in as a full-time homemaker to care for her beloved children. She was known for her vast array of many fine and collectible items, specifically those that were Elvis Presley themed and flamingos. She found enjoyment in many things, like bowling and playing card games with her family, but especially loved to dance. In her quiet time, Joan could be found sewing or reading.

Joan will be dearly missed by those she has left behind; her children: Bobby Holmes (Lisa), Deborah Wood (Dan), Rosalena Miller (Jason); her siblings: James Romanek (Fran), Joyce Romanek, Jean Broomell (John), and sister-in-law, Melba Romanek; several grandchildren: Chassity Gray (Garrad), Dominick Massamiano (Anna), Victoria Powalski (Joe), Candace Zinszer (Dalton), Olivia Stewart, Savanna Holmes, and Sierra Holmes; great-grandchildren: Donovan Gray, Declan Gray, Natalie Young, and Roman Massamiano; many nieces and nephews; as well as her longtime caregiver: Judy Watson.

Along with her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband: Nelson Hall; brother: Joseph Romanek; and granddaughter: Gabrielle Romanek.

Services will be help privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joan’s honor to the “Breast Cancer Foundation,” sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., at 259 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921.

“The way she held your hand

The little things you planned

Her memory is with you yet

That’s someone you never forget

When she is far away

You’ll think of her each day

And you know she’ll wait for you

That’s someone you never forget

Others may pass your way

And let you think their love is true

But you know that they’ll never replace

The one that waits for you”

– Elvis Presley