TACOMA, Wash. — Our beautiful mother Joan Anne Tatsock Artley, RN, passed away Feb. 19, 2026.  Joan was born in New York, New York, on Jan. 6, 1937. She was our Epiphany mom.

Joan graduated from Bradford High School in 1955 and attended Niagara University. She was married Feb. 3, 1956, to John Artley, who died Feb. 3, 2016.They had six children.

She was preceded in death by her son Johnathan on Sept. 2, 1978.

She’s survived by sons Jeff, James, Greg and Mike (Val); daughter, Anne; and two grandchildren, Michelle and Johnny.

Joan earned her nursing degree in 1981 and later obtained her Realtor license in 1987. Her happiest times were spent with family and friends. We will forever keep you in our hearts. We know you are at peace with your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Feel free to make a donation to Save the Children or your favorite charity, or wear bright colors in her memory.