Joan Ann Carr Obituary, Cause of Death – Highland Heights Woman Remembered for Dedication and Family
Joan Ann Carr, 61, of Highland Heights, Kentucky, passed away on September 3, 2026. Her death has left her family, friends and loved ones mourning the loss of a cherished sister, aunt and member of the community.
Joan was the daughter of Thomas and Dolores Carr. She dedicated more than 20 years of her working life to Northern Kentucky University, where she served as a custodian.
Beyond her work, Joan found joy in music, crafts and simple outings. She especially enjoyed shopping trips to Walmart, Meijer, Kroger and Kohl’s, finding happiness in everyday activities and time spent with the people she loved.
Joan Ann Carr Cause of Death
The specific cause of Joan Ann Carr’s death has not been provided in the information available. No particular illness, medical condition or other circumstance should be attributed to her passing without confirmation from her family or an authorized source.
Remembering Joan Ann Carr
Joan will be remembered for her dedication to her work and the close relationships she shared with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Dolores Carr; her brother-in-law Wayne Geiman; and her nephew Chad Twehues.
She is survived by her twin sister, Judy Carr, and her sisters Margaret (Jerry) Twehues, Nancy Geiman, Patty (Dan) Kroger and Joyce (Rick) Trauth.
Joan also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, including Marla (Cameron) Blau, Marc (Monica) Twehues, Wayne (Nikia) Geiman, Jodi (Kevin) Carson, Tonya (Eric Marcus) Geiman, Kristy (Joshua) Schalk, Karey (Aaron) Linkugel, Ryan (Heather) Trauth and Rachel (Adam) Caswell, along with 16 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Her family will carry forward the love and connections that remained central to Joan’s life.
Joan Ann Carr Funeral Arrangements
Funeral services for Joan Ann Carr will be private for the family. Additional information regarding public visitation or memorial services has not been provided.
Joan’s life was marked by more than two decades of service at NKU, her love of music and crafts, and the close bond she shared with her large family. She will be deeply missed by her twin sister, siblings, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and all those who had the opportunity to know her.
May Joan Ann Carr rest in peace.