Mrs. Joann Lee Busch

Joann Lee Busch, 160 Busch Lane, West Union, SC, passed away June 4th, 2024. A native of Oconee County, she was the wife of Bobby E Busch (deceased 11/10/23) and the daughter of Onia Marie and Felce O Lee of Walhalla. Joann was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a caring person, friendly and engaging. She was aware of the feelings of others, never wanting anyone to be left behind or forgotten. She was an avid reader, often sharing and discussing books with others. Bob and Joann enjoyed 69 years of marriage. They were childhood and high school sweethearts. They married August 21st, 1954. They traveled with their children, Debby and Robby, throughout most of Bob's military career. They adjusted wherever he was stationed, only staying behind in St Petersburg FL while he served in Vietnam and again on isolated duty when he was deployed to Alaska. Joann was a 1952 graduate of Walhalla High School. She was employed for several years with Southern Bell Telephone in Columbia and Charleston. Traveling with her military husband, she was a civil service employee in Communications with the federal government, retiring from Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Honolulu, Hawaii. When Bob retired with 26 years active military service, they returned to Oconee County. Joann enjoyed taking care of her family and Bob began a second career with Oconee Law Enforcement, as Director, for approximately 25 years. Joann is survived by her daughter: Debra Busch Redford, Franklin TN; grandsons: Joseph Redford (Jessica), Asheville, NC and Kevin Trostel (deceased), Nashville, TN; great-grandchildren: Storm and Harmony Redford, Asheville NC; brother: Jackie Lee (Ethel), Walhalla SC; sister: Sherill Smith of Mt Pleasant SC; and several nieces and nephews. Joann was preceded in death by her devoted husband: Bobby E. Busch; and her beloved son: Bobby Busch Jr, US Navy; her grandson: Kevin Trostel, Nashville TN; her sister: Barbara Lee, Walhalla SC; and her precious grandparents: Roxy and McCoy Walters, Walhalla, with whom she spent many of her growing up years. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Oconee Memorial Park, Seneca, SC. Memorials in Joann's memory may be made to St John's Lutheran Church, 301 W. Main St., Walhalla, SC, or to the charity of your choice. The family of Joann would like to express their appreciation to all for sharing in their sorrow.

Mrs. Joann Lee Busch

October 16, 1934 - June 4, 2024