Joan M. Sneed, beloved educator and matriarch died Monday, May 16, 2022, at 11:17am at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton, Massachusetts. She was 85 and ½ years old. A lifelong educator who loved inspiring young adults about education. She was born Joan Mayetta Augustus on September 9, 1936, in Boston, Massachusetts to her late parents Jack and Mayetta Augustus. She was the oldest of six children. Joan grew up in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Her parents and grandmother, Louise Williams taught her morals and values. She was active in her community and involved in her church. Joan enjoyed being in the kitchen, playing marbles in the alley, and going to the beach. At the age of 15, she earned 25 cents an hour working in the factory pulling threads off of material. Joan graduated from Girls High School in 1954 and she was the first one in her family on both sides to earn a high school diploma. After high school, Joan started working for 75 cents in factories and then in her late 30s went back to school to further her education. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English and Sociology from Boston State College. Earning her degree was one of her proudest moments. She earned her Master's degree in Urban Education from Boston State College. In addition, Joan completed a certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Administration. Joan served as a teacher and guidance counselor for middle and high schools in the Boston Public School System and retired in 1999. While she was enrolled in school, she worked multiple jobs to purchase her home in Brockton, MA. Joan was a resident of Brockton for over 50 years living in the same home. It was known that Joan loved retirement life. During retirement, Joan was highly active and well-known in the Brockton community. She continued with her passion for traveling, staying busy in her garden, taking cruises, gambling, especially playing Keno and winning jackpots on the slot machines, and visiting family and friends. She was known for attending church services, listening to blues and jazz music, cooking dynamic meals, while raising her glass of Remy Martin. Joan missed the classroom life and decided to return as an Adjunct Professor at Massasoit Community College. Joan was a passionate and animated firecracker who loved entertaining her family and friends and being on the telephone for hours. She would host many events including her annual Christmas Eve dinners. These events were always memorable and entertaining. She simply loved bringing people together. Joan was known to wear her seasonal colors from her signature wardrobe, and she even had the variety of hairstyles and nails to match. In her final days, Mrs. Joan M. Sneed felt fulfilled as she completed all of her life accomplishments. She wants to be remembered as a lovable person, and a woman who loved music and had a passion for cooking. After 37 years, Joan is finally reunited with her late husband, Ralph Sneed (Didda) in heaven. They are both at peace. Joan leaves behind her sisters Jean (Augustus) Cottrell, the late Norma (Augustus) Miller, Freida L. Augustus, Collette Augustus, and her brother, Jack W. Augustus. Joan is survived by her daughters, Yvette J. (Williams) Key, Annette R. (Williams) Browne, and her son, Damon Sneed. She is survived by her stepchildren, Ralph M. (Michael) Sneed, Claude M. Sneed, Candida L. (Candy) (Sneed) Royster, and the late Alex M. (Poochie) Sneed. Joan is survived by her grandchildren, Reginald H. Miles, Courtney Y. (Miles) Glover, Princess S. J. (Browne) Edwards, Brittany W. (Browne) Sheppard, and Destiny J. Browne. In addition, she is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and family members. Joan M. Sneed, a powerful legend that will never be forgotten. Her legacy will continue on to her children, grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Graveside Service will be held May 27, 2022 at Knollwood Memorial Park Cemetery, 321 High St, Canton, MA 02021 at 11:00am. We will all gather at the front entrance of the cemetery and follow in procession to the gravesite. Due to Joan's wishes, please refrain from wearing black as this is a celebration of her life. A reception to celebrate the life of Joan will be at the Enterprise Club, 224 Clinton St, Brockton, MA 02302 at 2pm.