Joan Tufford Funeral Nov. 22, 2019

Parishioner Joan Tufford, 74, of Murphy, NC passed away yesterday, November 12, 2019 after an extended illness. 

Joan was the wife of our music ministry guitarist, Len Tufford. She is also the mother of Fr. Corey Tufford, a priest of the diocese of San Diego, California. 

Joan’s funeral will take place at St. Francis of Assisi parish on November 22, 2019 at 11:00.  Her son, Fr. Corey will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in 

St. Clare Garden. Reception will follow.

This is a post from Fr. Corey Tufford’s facebook page today regarding his mom’s passing from death to life:

“Yesterday, after a battle with cancer and other illnesses, my mom, Joan, passed away. I have hope and faith in Jesus' promise of eternal life for his faithful departed. I was blessed to be able to say goodbye a few weeks ago when I also gave her the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. In your charity, please offer a prayer for the consolation of our family and the eternal repose of her soul. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.”