Joan K. Derrick, age 80 of Van Alstyne, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Van Alstyne. She was born January 21, 1942 in South Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Walter E. and Ethel (Gilbert) Koerner. Joan married Norman E. Derrick in April of 1974.
Joan loved spending time with her family and researching her family’s genealogy. She was a very good cook and enjoyed riding on the lawn mower. Joan also loved watching the sunrise at the kitchen table while drinking her coffee.
Joan is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jeff Litman of Van Alstyne, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry Derrick of Van Alstyne, Texas, Shelby Derrick of Van Alstyne, Texas, Wesley and Maricella Derrick of Van Alstyne, Texas, and Bradley and Brandi Derrick of Van Alstyne, Texas; grandchildren, Jeff Tomlin, Jenn Fredericks, Adam Tomlin, Michael Tomlin, Stephanie Latham, Dalton Derrick, Colton Derrick, Van Derrick, Cannon Derrick, Brianna Derrick and Gabriel Derrick; 12 great grandchildren; and sister, Jean Nazarow.