Joan Charlotte (King) Bryan of Georgetown passed away surrounded by her loving family Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 91.

Joan was born in Georgetown, DE the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Joines) King.

She was employed by the Dupont Plant of Seaford, DE and Snively Pharmacy of Georgetown.

Joan was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Georgetown, where she also was a member of the church choir.

She was a member of the Glee Club, and the Cheer Center in Georgetown. Joan enjoyed watching her grandchildren at sports and school events. Her and her husband Bill enjoyed going to Rehoboth Beach and making a stop by Grotto’s Pizza before going back home.

In addition to both parents, Joan was preceded in death by her 8 siblings a great granddaughter Anniston Mele Peden and her husband Bill.

She is survived by her daughter Karen Peden (Trippi) Son Keith Bryan, brother-in-law Bob Bryan of Millsboro, grandchildren, Billy Peden (Jessica), Brooke Casapulla (Chris), Bryan Peden (Liz), Cory Bryan (Kristin). Numerous great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church 22860 Dupont Blvd. Georgetown, DE with a funeral service to follow at 11:30 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to be made to Calvary Baptist Building Fund 22860 Dupont Blvd. Georgetown, DE 19947 or Delaware Hospice Center 100 Patriot’s Way, Milford, De19963

Funeral services are in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.