Joan Banks Spaulding, age 83, wife of Robert “Bob” Spaulding, of Harrodsburg KY, died Monday, July 20, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Harrodsburg KY surrounded by her family. Born September 15, 1942, in Prestonsburg, KY to the late Sol and Verdie (Banks) Sammons. Joan was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, a homemaker and had a love for reading.

She is survived by her husband: Bob Spaulding, two daughters: Debbie Royalty and Mona Lisa Lambert and one son: Robert David Spaulding all of Harrodsburg, KY; one sister: June Lowe and one step brother: Sol JR; four grandchildren, Ann Ratliff, Patrick Lambert, Nancey Kay Lambert and Patricia Ann Dearinger; fifteen great grandchildren, Christian Owen Lambert, Chase Lambert, Penelope Lambert, Paige Lambert, David Ratliff, Paisley Gabhart, Savanna Gabhart, Makayla Gabhart, Alaine Gabhart, Brinley Dearinger, Vally Montes, Chris Montes, Carlos Garcia, Bella Garcia and Noah Lambert; and four great great grandchildren, Haisley, Jax, Dawson & Rally.

She is preceded in death by her brother, JR Banks, Stepbrother, Hugh Sammons and Son in Law, David Royalty.

Funeral Service will be at 12pm on Thursday July 23, 2026, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel, 345 E. Lexington Street Harrodsburg KY 40330 with John Kesel Officiating. Visitation will be from 10am-12pm on Thursday July 23, 2026, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel.

Memorials have been suggested to be made to any charity of your choosing in honor of Joan.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family on Joan’s Tribute Wall at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.