Joan Ann McDonald, 74, of Lexington Park, MD, died on January 8, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 12, 1940, in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Joe Haas and Violet Riddle Haas.

In October 2000, Joan married her long time love, the late Barry "Bear" McDonald. Joan enjoyed throwing darts, shooting pool, going to yard sales, and playing BINGO. She also enjoyed attending church and playing trivia with her friend, Chad Caldwell.

She dedicated her life to helping the homeless citizens in St. Mary's County. She had a generous heart and never met a stranger. Her greatest love was for her family, she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joan is survived by her children; Darlene Peavy (Donald) of Jacksonville, FL, Ralph Tawney (Mary) of Leonardtown, MD, James "Jimmy" Tawney of Lexington Park, MD, and Malinda Phillippi of Lexington Park, MD; her brother, Jimmy Haas (Valli) Springfield, VA and her sister, Ginger Cope (Bob) of Vienna, VA; her grandchildren; Ralph Tawney, Jr., John Michael Peavy, Angel Tawney, Jimmy "LJ" Tawney, III, Robert "Bobby" Phillippi Jr., Sarah Tawney, John Phillippi, Jessica Phillippi, Jennifer "Gigi" Phillippi Scottland (Terrance), and Jullian Tawney; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Barry "Bear" McDonald, and her brothers, Billy Haas and Johnny Haas.

Family will receive friends for Joan's Memorial Service on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., at Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Caring Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 144, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.