Joan Harlow (25 Nov 1943 - 2 Aug 2021)

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Location
Southampton Crematorium Bassett Green Road Southampton SO16 3QB
Date
24th Aug 2021
Time
3.15pm
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In loving memory of Joan Harlow who sadly passed away on 2nd August 2021

It is almost an impossible task to summarize the wonderful life of Mrs Joan Harlow in just a paragraph or two. How do we do her justice? How can we make her proud? ...Of course, we know Joan would be telling us to breathe. She'd be telling us to write from the heart, to not care what others think...that she is proud of us regardless... so for her, we shall give this a go:

Joan filled many roles throughout her 77 years on this earth; A wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunty and a friend. But she was more than that! She was a leader, a comfort, an inspiration...she was home. Her smile was just infectious and her laugh was like a song! She always knew exactly what to say and similarly knew exactly when to listen. She was always the bell of the ball and her fashion sense was the envy of all. She was resplendent inside and out, but she was too humble to recognize it. Joan had such a reputable personality, it was impossible not to be in awe of her.
Joan's life wasn't always easy, but you wouldn't have known it without her telling you- she was a fighter! She refused to be a victim of circumstance and I think we could all learn something from her courage.

Joan loved to love. She had so many people around her that she cared for so deeply. Her love was unconditional...how lucky we are to know someone whose affection was so intensely omnipresent.

Joan has left behind many people who will forever grieve her loss...people that will miss her intelligence, her wit, her kindness, her sass. But she has made such an impression on so many individuals lives and made such a mark on this world, that we are confident the memory of her will never cease. We are beyond sorrowful that she is gone...but delighted that she was our lives in the first place.

...so there you have it...we hope we did you proud Joan xx

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Thinking of you, our wonderful Joan. Missing you loads xxxx

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Leoni Harlow-White wrote

Missing you Nana! Hope you're okay up there. Love you lots! xxxxx

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Suzi wrote

Missing you, our lovely Joan! A year has passed already but seems to have gone so slowly! You are always in our thoughts!
Love you ❤️ Xxx

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We love you and we will miss you!

We love you and we will miss you!

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Dear (Cous) Fred & Family,

Our deepest condolences for your sad loss. Joan was a lovely lady and will be sorely missed by many. We're sorry that we didn't get to spend more time with you folks. Our thoughts are with you all. Love R n G

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You will always be in our hearts & we will carry you with us until we meet again. 🙏

You will always be in our hearts & we will carry you with us until we meet again. 🙏

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  • Beautiful ❤️ xx

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Thank you Sue!

Thank you Sue!

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Good times

Good times

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Another wonderful Christmas with Mum/Nan ❤

Another wonderful Christmas with Mum/Nan ❤

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Best Nana ever! ❤

Best Nana ever! ❤

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Loving memories.  Love you Mum.

Loving memories. Love you Mum.

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Beautiful Nana! xxxxx

Beautiful Nana! xxxxx

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  • So very beautiful. Making me cry. She was spectacular inside and out & I miss her so very very much. Love you Mum ❤

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