Mom was born and raised in Bakerton, Pennsylvania, then while still a teenager and married to the love of her life Jim Weakland (Dad), moved to Virginia in 1962. Joan devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and friends. She was a devout believer of Jesus Christ and zealous follower of active member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic church in Woodbridge and volunteered for numerous ministries and was a member of the Catholic Women’s Council. As a member of the “Red Hat Society’’, Joan enjoyed attending shows at the Riverside Dinner Theatre as well as other venues throughout Northern Virginia. Raising four children, Joan could always be found at sporting events, school events, and other organized activities supporting her kids. Joan was married to former Prince William County (PWC) police officer, Lt. Jim Weakland for 32 years prior to dad’s passing in 1992 and was a member of the PWC Police Department Wives Association. We would be remiss if we did also mention her second love…Barry Manilow. If one was to summarize mom’s life and personality in “adjectives”, the summary would read as follows… caring, compassionate, loving, devoted, spiritual, motherly, and most of all selfless. She will be greatly missed here on earth but is now at peace with her Heavenly Father and all who have gone before her.
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