Joan Kay May

September 15, 1957 - December 13, 2021

She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend and so much more. Joan Kay May was born on September 15, 1957, and passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:20 AM in her own home. She was 64 years old and a resident of Fauquier County. She will be remembered and missed by her devoted husband Joseph Warren May Jr of 45 years. Her legacy lives on in her daughter Kimberly May of Bealeton, VA, her son Joseph and wife Jammie May of Manassas Park, VA, one grandson William May of Bealeton, VA and her bonus daughter Virginia Lang of Bealeton, VA and bonus granddaughter Tillie and husband Owen Bellows of Twenty Nine Palms, CA. She was the oldest daughter of Robert and Stella Rutherford of Reva, VA. She is also survived by two brothers Jerry and wife Diana Rutherford of Madison, VA, Robert and wife Debra Rutherford of Manassas, VA, and one sister Brenda Rutherford of Manassas, VA. She also has four nieces and four nephews, and many cousins, grand nieces and grand nephews She worked for 23 years for Prince William County Public Schools Food Service Manager. She was the cafeteria manager at Marsteller Middle School, Osbourn Park High School and Stonewall Middle School. She loved and enjoyed her job, all the kids loved her and said she was a "Best Lunch Lady", and she had the respect of her coworkers. She had the biggest heart and all her kids had lunches. She enjoyed doing ceramics and loved making things for her flower beds. She also had her love of jewelry that would put a smile a mile long on her face. Christmas was her favorite season and she loved decorating for the season. Her love of the decorations brought smiles to so many people and they would always tell her what a blessing her holiday spirit was. She was a loving and caring woman who made a lasting and loving impression on all who met her. The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home at 9609 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110 on Monday, December 27, 2021, from 5 PM to 8 PM. The funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 11 AM with Reverend Ben Heflin officiating. Interment will be held following the funeral services at Little Georgetown Cemetery at 5100 Trapp Branch Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137.