Dorothy "Joan" Cardwell's Obituary
Dorothy “Joan” Cardwell
Lakeland – Dorothy “Joan” Cardwell, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 8, 2019.
Joan was born in Lakeland, FL on July 14, 1932, and remained a lifelong resident of the area. She retired as a Product Traffic Specialist at Juice Bowl, and attended First Baptist Church of Bartow.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, James and Rozelle Smith; her husband of 58 years, JW Cardwell whom she enjoyed 20 years of retirement and travel with, her brother, Wade Smith. She is survived by her sister, Audrey McClelland; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Funeral services will be Tues. Sept. 17, 2019 at 6 pm at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. Lakeland.
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