Joan Caroline Stark Rogers
(Formerly Tapp)

Joan born on Nov 23rd, 1946, a devout Christian and member of Oakley Home Baptist Church of Nebo, was graciously called home to be with our Lord via His Son Jesus Christ on January 4th, 2015. She died surrounded by loving family members at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Her work history included but not limited to the following: caring daughter/grand daughter, loving sister, incredible mother, outstanding nana/nannie, best ever aunt Joanie, GTE/Sylvania Kentucky Carbide manager, McGary Brothers Furniture and Federal Bureau of Investigation (F. B. I.). Joan maintained her conceal carry license and was a member of several outstanding organizations including Morganfield's Fraternal Order of Eagles L. A. #4209 officer.

Being 3rd of nine Tapp children, Joan came from a large giving family of strong faith. She was preceded in death by her sweet grandparents Benjamin and Lizzie Oakley; devoted parents, Charles and Ester B. Tapp; beloved sister Joy Lykins; two protective brothers Ronnie Tapp and Carroll Tapp; three lovely nieces Mandy Tapp, Karyn Tapp and Bianca Foster; and two strong nephews Waynie Tapp and Reggie Foster.

Survivors are three wonderful strong sisters Marisa Reed, Charlotte Hammack and Anne Francis; two dedicated brothers Timmy Tapp, Paul and wife Shelia Tapp; two magnificent sons Jonathan Stark, Charles Benjamin and wife Sandy Stark, beautiful daughters Deborah and Karen Stark-Robertson along with remembered miscarriages; fun loving grandchildren (including honorary) Hannah Stark-Fenwick, Christa and Lauren Wilson, Brooke, Katie and Trenton Miller, Brooklyn Kolodey and Nathan Tapp, Blake and Kyle Lamb, Conner, Tanner, Landon and Lilly Blackburn, Jessie Tapp, Ashtyn and Rylie Hammack, Zoe and Zach Hammack, Nathan Burden, Erin (Lee) Monroe, Kirstie Burden, Chris Tapp, Kayla and Trevor Foster, Hannah and Reagan Ransom, Addison, Caroline Reed and Asher Patterson; gorgeous nieces, Jennifer Burden, Tiffany Dixon, Makayla Tapp, Susan (Wayne) Hurt, Brittany Moore, Damien Hart, Jena (Don) Haire, Holland Haire, Micah Haire, Madison Haire, Nikki Blanford, Shelby Gibson, Jessica Gibson, Tina Tapp, Lisa Foster, Tammy (Tommy) Ransom, Tyla (Jeff) Lamb, Tara (Neil) Kolodey, Ashley (Ray) Blackburn, Ashley Workman, Vanessa Miller; handsome nephews Stevie (Susie) Tapp, Edward (Angie) Tapp, Brian Burden, Josh (Kelly) Hammack, Daniel (Jessica) Hammack, Charles Brandon (Meaghan) Reed, Kert (Natalie) Reed, Justin (Kristi) Reed; Dylan Tapp, Derrik Tapp and Dalton Lykins. Also surviving are Joan's two helpful caregivers Norma Taylor and Marie Groves and Eagle sisters Julia Robertson, Paula Gibson, Deb Stark, Karen Robertson and Norma Taylor with many, many more loved ones.

Pallbearers –Brandon Reed, Dalton Lykins, Daniel Hammack, Derrik Tapp, Dylan Tapp, Edward Tapp, Josh Hammack, Justin Reed, Kert Reed, Stevie Tapp and Brian Burden.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Oakley Home General Baptist Church in Manitou, KY with Pastor Ricky Oakley officiating and Pastor Neil Kolodey assisting. Burial to follow at Oakley Home Church Cemetery in Manitou.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour at the church.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.