May 25, 1947 - June 8, 2017
Joan Carol James, 70, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away at her home on June 8, 2017. Joan was born on May 25, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey to Arnold and Doris (Sylvan) Rawitz. Joan was raised in the Jewish faith and attended Mountain View General Baptist Church. Joan earned her Master's degree and worked as an emergency room RN for most of her life. Joan enjoyed reading, learning, traveling, and gardening; one of her biggest passions was playing music with her son Nathaniel.
Joan is survived by her mother, Doris (Sylvan) Rawitz ; her only son, Nathaniel Rawitz-Lopez and his wife Honey of Santa Rosa, California.
Joan was preceded in death by her father Arnold Rawitz; husband, Robert James; and one brother, Charlie Rawitz.
A celebration of Joan's life took place on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Mountain View General Baptist Church with Brother Kerry Smith officiating.
Joan was laid to rest next to her late husband, Robert James on Friday, June 9, 2017, 2:00PM at the Historic Cemetery of Mountain View in a traditional Jewish burial.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas was in charge of the arrangements.
A wonderful neighbor. Will be greatly missed. Prayers for family and friends.