Joan Peacock, 78, of Lafayette, Ind., died on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Huffman, Tex. She was born October 8, 1934, to the late Wilbert and Mary "Esther" Sage Cooper, on the family farm in Brook, Ind. She graduated from Brook High School in 1952. Her marriage was to Ronald Peacock on June 3, 1956, in the town of Foresman, Ind. He survives. The couple met and formed their family in the city of Hammond. They later relocated, to Lombard, Ill., living there for 15 years. After living in various other Illinois cities, Joan spent her last years in Lafayette, Ind. She began her work career at Western Union. Throughout the rest of her life, Joan held various clerical jobs. Joan was an active member of the Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Sweet Adelines for 7 years. During this time, she would travel and sing all over the country. She deeply enjoyed music and singing as well as bird watching. Surviving Joan are her husband and children, Sandra Everett (husband: Dave) of Huffman, TX, Jim Peacock of Boca Raton, FL, Doug Peacock (wife: Michele) of Dane, WI.; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Gerald and Floyd Cooper. Joan loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren Joana Everett of Colorado Springs, Co., and Kim Everett of Miami, Fl. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM CST on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM CST, Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the United Methodist Church of Kentland. Rev. Ed van Wijk to officiate with interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland. Memorial contributions may be made in Joan's name to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).