Joan Elizabeth Shoemaker Horwath

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Shoemaker Horwath, 80 of Mount Airy, passed away at her home on Tuesday October 13, 2026. She was born in Easton, PA, September 14, 1946, to the late David and Katherine Verdere Shoemaker. Mrs. Horwath was a retired nanny who had touched many lives during her career. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 60 years, Clyde Defloy Horwath of the home; daughter, Dawn Marshall; son and daughter-in-law, David and Antoya Horwath; 10 grandchildren, Amanda James, Victoria James, Nicholas Marshall, Matthew Marshall, Eli Daily, Ashley Horwath, Alyssa Horwath, Tara Horwath, Kaitlyn Horwath, and Taylor Horwath; numerous great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Jesse Miller; and several other family and friends. A celebration of life will be held Monday, October 19. 2026, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00am. The family will receive friends at Moody’s on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to any Christian missionary group of the donor’s choice. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.