Joan Marie Roll (nee Lourd) age 56, passed away peacefully on August 22nd after a brief battle with lymphoma. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 29 years, Stephen Roll “Tim” and her father, Seymour Lourd. She is survived by her mother, Marcella Lourd of Connecticut, her daughters, Katherine and Emily, both of Philadelphia, and her brother, Paul of Connecticut.

Joan was born and raised in New York City. She attended Trinity High School in Manhattan. She earned her BS degree in 1980 from the Wharton School and Doctor of Law (JD) magna cum laude in 1983 from the University of Pennsylvania.

Joan joined Pepper Hamilton LLP in the tax group as Of Counsel in February 2001. She specialized in the taxation of REITs, financial products and other complex federal tax matters.

On September 14, 1985, Joan married the love of her life, Tim. They enjoyed a wonderful life together, first renovating their house in a beautiful neighborhood in Bala Cynwyd, and then raising their beautiful daughters. As a family, they enjoyed travelling, playing games together and spending time with family in Connecticut.

Joan valued all the friends that she made in her neighborhood, at work, at the children’s school, on the train, and playing tennis. Her other pastimes included beating everyone in word games, reading, and exploring the city. She will be greatly missed by her family, including her cats, Oreo and Johnny Mac.

Interment is private. Memorial Service at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 29th at Ardmore United Methodist Church, 200 Argyle Rd., Ardmore, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation. https://community.lymphoma.org/donatenow
Arrangements by Bringhurst Funeral Home at West Laurel Hill Cemetery.