Joan Smith, age 87, Coatesville, passed away Monday afternoon at her residence. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 13, 1936 the daughter of Harry and Georgie Brandenburg Copeland. Joan had been a homemaker and was a member of Whitestone Christian Church. She was the widow of Jerry Knight, Melvin Church, and Michael Smith. She is survived by her children –Dave (Pam) Knight, Judy (Gary) Lone, Pam (Rick) York, Dale Knight, and Diane Knight; step-children – Vicki Kendall, Brad Church, Danny Smith, Fred Smith, Chrissy Smith, and Sue Smith; 15 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law – Vicki Webb; niece – Kathleen (Jim) Jones; great-niece – Beth Dixson; and a special friend and neighbor – Hugh Johnson. Along with her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by a son – Rick Knight, a great grandson, and a great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville with Pastor Harlan Kincade officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 AM on Saturday until time of service. Burial will follow in the New Winchester Cemetery.