Joan Marks Obituary Joan Loftin Marks August 3, 1943 - July 17, 2022 Capron - Joan Loftin Marks, 78, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2022. She was born August 3, 1943, to the late James B. Loftin, Jr. and Hazel Dyer Loftin. Raised in the Chesapeake Beach area of Virginia Beach, Joan graduated from Princess Anne High School. She attended Longwood College prior to getting married and then moved to Franklin where she raised her family. Joan was a loving wife to her late husband, Paul Camp Marks. They traveled extensively and settled into a fulfilling life on Marks Farms in Capron, Virginia. Joan loved to entertain family and friends, host family holiday celebrations, plan campfires and hayrides, take the kids to put pennies on the train tracks, and play Bridge. If she loved you, she fed you, and her southern cooking skills were incomparable. She lavished her loved ones with mouthwatering meals that were always topped off with a homemade pie or pound cake for dessert. No one left the farm hungry! Joan was an amazing mother to her sons, a loving Gigi to her grandchildren, a caring mother-in-law, stepmother, step-grandmother, and loyal friend to many. Joan was a beautiful and elegant woman who loved being a mother to her three boys. Her ultimate reward was becoming a grandmother and finally having some girls to spoil! Joan leaves behind to cherish her memory, her three sons, Richard L. Drescher, Jr. (Christine), John D. Drescher (Maria), and C. Edward Drescher (Amy), and her grandchildren, Isabel, Aubrey, Teddy, Georgia, and Webb. Joan is also survived by her loving extended family, Doug Marks (wife Janet, daughters Joanna and Elise), Linda Marks Mosley (son Brian), John Marks (wife Margaret, daughters Clara and Kate), Nancy Marks Brewbaker (husband Robert, daughter Gina, son Marks), Joann Marks Trethaway (husband Scott, sons Tripp and Paul), and Texie Marks (sons Camp, Max, and Christopher). Joan was predeceased by her former husband, Richard L. Drescher, Sr. and her brother James B. Loftin, III. She is survived by her faithful and caring sister-in-law, Marianne Blaum, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Services will be held on August 20, 2022, at 11 a.m. at High Street United Methodist Church, 31164 Camp Parkway, Courtland, VA. Please join the family for a reception immediately following the service at Main Event, 110 Main Street, Franklin, VA. Dress is casual. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan s memory to the Alzheimer s Association or to a charity of your choice. Many thanks to the caring staff at the East Pavilion, Asa s Village, and Comfort Keepers for the care they provided Joan. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin is handling arrangements. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Aug. 17, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Joan-Marks 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/joan-marks-obituary?id36243180 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/joan-l-marks-capron-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/james-b-loftin-suffolk-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Joan Loftin Marks, born on 3 August 1943, passed away on 17 July 2022 at the age of 78. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, known for her hospitality and southern cooking. Joan is remembered by her three sons, grandchildren, and extended family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Joan Loftin Marks' funeral services were held on 20 August 2022. She was laid to rest in an unknown location. ### The Edited Obituary **Joan Loftin Marks** **3 August 1943 - 17 July 2022** Capron - Joan Loftin Marks, 78, passed away peacefully on 17 July 2022. She was born 3 August 1943, to the late James B. Loftin, Jr. and Hazel Dyer Loftin. Raised in the Chesapeake Beach area of Virginia Beach, Joan graduated from Princess Anne High School. She attended Longwood College prior to getting married and then moved to Franklin, where she raised her family. Joan was a loving wife to her late husband, Paul Camp Marks. They traveled extensively and settled into a fulfilling life on Marks Farms in Capron, Virginia. Joan loved to entertain family and friends, host family holiday celebrations, plan campfires and hayrides, take the kids to put pennies on the train tracks, and play bridge. If she loved you, she fed you, and her southern cooking skills were incomparable. She lavished her loved ones with mouthwatering meals that were always topped off with a homemade pie or pound cake for dessert. No one left the farm hungry! Joan was an amazing mother to her sons, a loving Gigi to her grandchildren, a caring mother-in-law, stepmother, step-grandmother, and loyal friend to many. Joan was a beautiful and elegant woman who loved being a mother to her three boys. Her ultimate reward was becoming a grandmother and finally having some girls to spoil! Joan leaves behind to cherish her memory her three sons, Richard L. Drescher, Jr. (Christine), John D. Drescher (Maria), and C. Edward Drescher (Amy), and her grandchildren, Isabel, Aubrey, Teddy, Georgia, and Webb. Joan is also survived by her loving extended family, Doug Marks (wife Janet, daughters Joanna and Elise), Linda Marks Mosley (son Brian), John Marks (wife Margaret, daughters Clara and Kate), Nancy Marks Brewbaker (husband Robert, daughter Gina, son Marks), Joann Marks Trethaway (husband Scott, sons Tripp and Paul), and Texie Marks (sons Camp, Max, and Christopher). Joan was predeceased by her former husband, Richard L. Drescher, Sr., and her brother James B. Loftin, III. She is survived by her faithful and caring sister-in-law, Marianne Blaum, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin is handling arrangements. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 17 August 2022. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Joan Loftin Marks | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 78 years | | Birth | 3 August 1943; Virginia Beach, VA | | Death | 17 July 2022; Capron, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------| | Joan Loftin Marks | Decedent | Capron, VA | | Paul Camp Marks | Spouse (predeceased) | -- | | James B. Loftin, Jr. | Father | -- | | Hazel Dyer Loftin | Mother | -- | | Richard L. Drescher, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | John D. Drescher | Child | Unknown | | C. Edward Drescher | Child | Unknown | | Isabel | Grandchild | Unknown | | Aubrey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Teddy | Grandchild | Unknown | | Georgia | Grandchild | Unknown | | Webb | Grandchild | Unknown | | James B. Loftin, III | Sibling (predeceased) | -- | | Richard L. Drescher, Sr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Joan Loftin Marks was born on 3 August 1943 in Virginia Beach, VA. 2. She passed away peacefully on 17 July 2022 at the age of 78. 3. Joan was raised in the Chesapeake Beach area of Virginia Beach. 4. She graduated from Princess Anne High School and attended Longwood College. 5. Joan was known for her hospitality, southern cooking, and love for entertaining family and friends. 6. She enjoyed hosting family holiday celebrations, planning campfires and hayrides, and playing bridge. 7. Joan was a devoted mother to her three sons and a loving grandmother to her grandchildren. 8. She had a passion for cooking, often preparing meals topped off with homemade pies or pound cakes. 9. Joan was predeceased by her former husband, Richard L. Drescher, Sr., and her brother, James B. Loftin, III. 10. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Marianne Blaum, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.