Joan Conner went home to be with Jesus on Sept. 12, 2021. Joan was born to Samuel and Mary Pipkin on December 28, 1935, in Arabi, Ga. Joan met her husband, James Conner, in Cordele, Ga. They married late on January 2, 1959, and went on to have two children, Gregg and Brenda. Joan was a banker by trade, retiring from Capital City Bank. She was extremely creative and enjoyed painting, sewing, gardening, and cooking. She was an avid Seminole fan and a member of the Quarterback Club and Extra Point Club. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Joan is predeceased by her beloved husband, James Conner; her parents Samuel and Mary Pipkin; brother, Earl Pipkin; sister, Geneva Cofer; brother-in-law Denzil Cofer; sister-in-law, Joyce Young; brother-in-law Texal L. Young; brother-in-law Carl Duke; nephew, Joe McKenzie; and nephew, Donnie Harrelson. She is survived by her son, Gregg Conner (Margaret); daughter, Brenda Etheridge and four grandchildren, Mandy Grace (Tony); Amber Westphal (Michael); James Tyson, and John Marcus. She has four fabulous great-grandchildren. Also, surviving are her sister, Marie Plummer (Rayford); brother, Jeff Pipkin (Karen); sister-in-law, Shirley Duke; brother-in-law, Jack Conner, along with a host of nieces and nephews. The graveside funeral service will be held at Arabi Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2021, in Arabi, Ga. Online condolences may be left at www.hughesandwright.com. Hughes & Wright Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with these arrangements.