Joan M. Hill-Dashiell, 51, affectionately known as Joni, was born on March 4, 1972, to John and Regina B. Hill, in Crisfield, Maryland. Joan answered her Heavenly Father’s call and quietly departed this life on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Tidal Health in Salisbury, Maryland.
Joan attended Somerset County Public Schools and graduated from Crisfield High School in 1990 and from the Delmarva Beauty Academy in 1991. She worked very diligently to make her dream of becoming an entrepreneur a reality. In February of 1997 she became the proud owner of Joni’s Beauty Salon and Supplies. Joan received the Mason Black Wall Street Award in 2017 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Joan was multi-faceted. In addition to owning and operating Joni’s Beauty Salon, she had a passion for education. She began her employment with the Somerset County Board of Education as a media person at the Dr. H. DeWayne Whittington Primary School and worked summers with the Migrant Program.
Joan furthered her education by earning her Bachelor of Art degree in Human Growth and Development from Sojourner -Douglass College in 2002. She also received her Master of Education and School Counseling from the University of Wilmington in 2010. She worked for three years in the Accomack County Public school system as a teacher, while also working as a Qualified Mental Health Professional at Family Preservation Services in Oak Hall, Virginia.
On August 15, 2011, she began her employment as a teacher in Somerset County Public schools. In 2017 she was the Greenwood Elementary School Teacher of the year. In March 2022, she was promoted to the position of Counselor.
Joan was a faithful member of Shiloh U.M. Church in Crisfield, Maryland where she served in many capacities Adult/Teen Dance Ministry, Vacation Bible School Chair, Kitchen Committee, Shiloh Pastoral Relations Committee Chair, Lay servant, the Unity Choir and Youth Ministry.
In 2005 Joan was united in marriage to Anthony Dashiell, Sr. She moved to Fruitland, Maryland. She joined New Dimensions in Salisbury, Maryland in March 2019 where she served on the Decorating and Floral committees. She graduated from the Christian World College of Theology in 2018. Joan loved traveling to attend Women’s Christian Retreats and was a member of Sisters in Prayer.
Joan loved her family and loved to travel. She truly loved the Lord and was a faithful servant until her illness. She had many gifts and talents and used them for the glory of God!
Joan leaves to cherish fond memories, her loving and devoted husband, Anthony Dashiell of Fruitland, Maryland; her parents, John and Regina B. Hill; father-in-law, Clayton Dashiell (Cathy) of Salisbury, Maryland; two bonus children, Akia Dashiell of Salisbury, Maryland and Anthony Dashiell, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland; three bonus grandchildren; four sisters, Roslyn Fontaine (Edward) of Camden, Delaware, Laverne Sterling of Crisfield, Maryland, Antoni Sims (William) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and April Hill of Crisfield, Maryland; two brothers, Neal Hill of Crisfield, Maryland, and John Tilghman of Wilmington, Delaware; three aunts, Anna Burrell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Patricia Cooper of Fairmount, Maryland, and Janice Douglas (Sinclair Douglas, Jr.) of Crisfield, Maryland; three brothers-in-law, Clayton Dashiell, Jr. (Gardenia) of Parsonsburg, Maryland, Brenden Dashiell of Salisbury, Maryland, and Albert McGee of Ft. Pierce, Florida; five sisters-in-law, Trene Robinson, Vanessa Shivers, Rita Jones (Tyrone), Priscilla Long of Salisbury, Maryland, and Terri Skepple (Dexter) of Saint Croix, Virgin Islands; a special aunt, Ethel McGee of Ft. Pierce, Florida; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends; and a lifelong best friend Orlena Byrd Wilkes (Squeaky).
She was preceded in death by one brother, Andrew E. Thomas. (Tony); and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
A funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday, February 10, 2024 at St. James United Methodist Church, 8730 Crisfield Highway, Westover, Maryland with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will also be held 6:00 PM-8:00PM Friday, February 9, 2024 at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 109 N. Fourth Street, Crisfield, Maryland.
Interment will be at the Family Cemetery in Crisfield, Maryland.
53 Responses
My former school teacher 💙🕊️ You will be missed !
My deepest condolences to her parents. I am sadden to hear of Joan’s passing 😢, my prayers are with the family.
My prayers and condolences to the families.🙏🙏🙏
Praying for the family she taught my Daughter, she was an awesome teacher and loved her job.Her smile was priceless.
My mom and family friend. I will miss seeing your smile when I come to the school to get my girl. I remember when I was younger you use to be my hair dresser. You kept my mom, my sister and me looking good. You will truly be missed. Praying for the family!
Such a sweet person…that smile was special.
Mrs. Joan was the best school teacher and my hairstylist from childhood until adulthood she could give good advice and do hair all at the same time. She would always smile and laugh be very respectful to everyone from her family and friends to everyone else that she became friends with to as well. My family and I love mrs joan so much and we respected her and her entire family. She was always known as joan hill dashiell and or mrs hill dashiell to many and all of her students. She never had problem with no one that was apart of her life. Everyone loved her and adored her so much. They always had her back and was always there for her and her family. To Regina anda John and family, I’m sorry for the loss of Mrs. Joan and im.sending my prayers and condolences to you and your entire family. I will cherish and remember her all of the greatest memories that her and I had together in my heart forever. R.I.P. Mrs Joan
Mrs Regina, Mr John & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joan. She was such a beautiful, vibrate young lady. We all grow up together right down the street from one another and she had the sweetest spirit even as a child. This is a hard one, but we know that Joan was truly a women of God and that she is now resting peaceful in His arms until we all meet again. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayer today and the days ahead. May the peace of God guard your hearts and comfort you as only He can do. Much love to all!❤️
Sheila and Michael King
I have been knowing Joan for many years and she was a very nice person. She was always helping out the Evans Family on our family day. I will always cherish her and her memories forever. R.I.P. Joan Hill Dashiell
My sincere condolences to her husband and her parents and family. We went to school together and cheered and was in the dance club together at Crisfield High. We became sisters in Christ and became closer as we communicated for prayer purposes. She will be greatly missed among our church family and our weekly texts.
My condolences to the family very kind and sweet young lady remember her at Princess Anne Elementary School Rip Joan
Mrs. Joan taught my 2 oldest children and was always so nice.. Throughout the years I learned that she was a hairstylist as I am and I was so inspired to push because she was holding it down as an awesome teacher and Owner/Stylist and as a young Mother I admired her drive as I do many others.. This is so hard to take in..Her smile was so infectious.. Family Friends Co-Workers and all who knew her, my prayers are with you all🙏🏾
I am saddened to hear of Mrs. Joan Hill-Dashiell’s passing. Sending my condolences to the Bacon/Hill/Dashiell family. May God bless you during this time of bereavement.
Regina, John, and family, We extend our sincere sympathy and condolences during this very dificult period. Our prayer is that God will sustain you and keep you in His care.
Family, I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you all during this very difficult time. May the God who knows all.. and sees all..be that very Present help in this time of trouble. He said that He would.. And He can’t lie 🙏🏽💕
Catherine Jackson
Our condolences go out to the Hill family. God knows best for our lives. I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.
Byron & Melissa Archie
I was one of her 1st clients in Virginia…she created so many unique hairstyles in my Mom’s kitchen.Such a lively and jovial spirit. My heart is heavy to hear of her transition. My heartfelt and sincerest condolences extended to the family. May her soul rest in eternal peace. You will be missed, Joanie!
To Mr John and Mrs Regina this Milton Maddox the young man that did Joan wedding my prayers go out to you sorry to hear the passing of Joan Deepest sympathy.
Mrs.Regina Mr.john and family you have my family deepest condolences my prayer for all who knew and love Joan all I can see is her beautiful spirit this hurt I can’t stop crying this hit hard I love you all
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. I pray that God will comfort and strength the family in your time of loss. 🙏🏿🙏🏿
To Cousin John and Regina and Anthony ;I pray that God will give you the strength to endure the loss of a true woman of God; Friend Confident i miss going to her office just to make my day better .I will especially miss beautiful smile walking down the hall in the morning or afternoon. If you needed me just a telephone call away,
To the family sorry to hear the loss of your beloved daughter and sister. Joan was a beautiful person who loved life and left a footprint in so many lives. She is peacefully sleeping! Deepest sympathy
I’m sending my condolences to all of Joan’s family and friends. She knew the Lord. I pray her passing will bring us all closer to God, not away from Him. I pray for peace and comfort to you all. Joan was a light.
Mr. John, Ms Regina and Family,
I am so truly sorry to learn of Joan’s Home Going. I will never forget her smile and her laugh. She was a beautiful girl inside and out. And the love of our Lord shown through her.
Please know that each of you are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please do hesitate to contact me. The prayers of many and your faith will see you through.
I have never written a condolence but this one somehow hits different. My sincere condolences to Mr. John and Mrs Regina ( my parents lifelong friends) while I haven’t been in contact with Joan in awhile; the memories of our childhood have been overwhelming. From our days at Shiloh UM of Crisfield. We learned our first scripture verse together, our first hymns together on the little lights choir waiting anxiously for our red robes to be on the big youth choir, to competing in the Lil Miss Shiloh( sorry my mom mom Marg Whitt was a beast every year selling those fish and chicken sandwiches to keep me on top😂), to our secret alliance for me to remain an extra year on jv cheerleading squad and your first year on varsity so we could both be captains at the same time 😂to us dominating as captains in the band front at the same time same year. I’m truly shook at this moment. But what I’ve realized through this last week is once a Shiloh youth always a Shiloh youth. Nothing can unsettle a foundation well built and that’s what Shiloh gave us. A healthy competition we shared… rest easy Joan❤️Again my love and prayers to Mr and Mrs John Hill during this time. You both have been in anchor in my life. While our families chose to be friends for a lifetime, Shiloh made us family❤️
Ohh.Just a few words. To Ms Regina Hill, John and the family. We know there is one who is no stranger to suffering. Yet, for the hope that was set before Him….He endured…for our sake, that joy may cometh in the morning. So many joyous memories flood my memories. They obscure the pain for a moment.So I offer this one shining thought…it was her smile and eyes that went beyond the present. Somehow woven together to share a glimpse of forgiveness and of Gods love that holds no secrets. Joans eyes and smile were like gates to a grassy path to eternity, where children laugh and play a!omg their way. This I remember with joy, peace and honor…Joseph and Jackie Mccready, your neighbour and special friends forever.
To Anthony, and the rest of family, you know I love you and wish I could be there celebrating the life of my cousin Joan ❤️. GBY 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿. Chris Burrell in Thailand !
To Regina and John Hill Sorry to hear of your loss. Joan was a beautiful person and was loved by my family,She is wrapped within the arms of GOD.May GOD ease your pain.GOD Bless You Both.Roxanne
My condolences and prayers to the Family! Joan was a sweetheart, I watched her grow and become the Woman she was!
May GOD give each of you strength and comfort during this difficult time!
Take Your Rest and watch over your babies (Students)
My condolences to Joan’s family. Joan was my hair dresser for a while and later on she led my granddaughters in the teen dance ministry. Joan was kind and loving person. She was a great influence on the teens that were attending our church at the time that she was at Shiloh. She will truly be missed. I pray that God will comfort her family and give them peace. SIP
My condolences to Joan’s family. Joan was my hair dresser for a while and later on she led my granddaughters in the teen dance ministry. Joan was kind and loving person. She was a great influence on the teens that were attending our church at the time that she was at Shiloh. She will truly be missed. I pray that God will comfort her family and give them peace. SIP
RIP classmate. My condolences to the family.
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Sending my most heartfelt condolences.
To the Hill and Dashiell families may God continue to bless and keep you in his care during this difficult time. Joan was a lovely and friendly person during the time that I knew her always had a smile. May you all find comfort in knowing that she is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sending my love and deepest sympathy to you and the family. I wish you nothing but comfort and strength in your time of sorrow.
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. Deepest sympathy to her family and friends for the loss of yet another of my students. Praying the love of family and friends will comfort you in your loss.
Dear Roz, Ike, Mr. and Mrs. Hill, and to Joan’s entire family:
We are so sorry to hear about Joan’s passing, and send our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies. Although we didn’t personally know Joan very well, we knew and love Roz and Ike, and know how deeply they loved Joan. Knowing Roz as I do only gives me a deeper appreciation for what a wonderful family she has. Our love and prayers are with the family during this difficult time, and we know that your memories of Joan will always bring you peace and comfort.
Pat and Donald Silvey, Buddy, Justin, and Patrick
My deepest condolences to the family❤️
My deepest condolences and prayers with her parents, husband and family!
Mrs Regina, Mr John and family my sincere condolences doing this difficult time. Joan always brought a smile whenever she entered a room. She has touched so many and will truly be missed. Sending prayers of comfort🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Joan you have touched so many lives. When I taught withJoan I was moved from Princess Anne to Greenwood after previously from Deal Island for about 16 yrs However, God is in the details. Joan was my neighboring classroom and always a breath of fresh air. She taught me two things although I never expressed this to her! One was just roll with it. You will eventually like it! And I loved Greenwood and it’s children. The other thing that’s important is how Joan made you feel. She was extremely empathetic. Unless you have taught the youngest school children the energy alone to keep up with them is exhausting. She did it with Finesse! I will miss you my friend and co-worker. You left us too young! I know you will have a special job I. Heaven and you will do it with that amazing smile! Prayer to the family.
Cousin John and Regina my prayers are with you and the family. I can’t imagine your pain of losing a child, but one thing I know God’s love, peace and compassion for you will help heal your broken your heart. 💔
Lean on God to comfort you during the days that your lovely daughter will no longer be with you. 💜💔🙏🏽
Sending my deepest sympathy and love.
Your lovely daughter worked with my late daughter Kara Perry at Metompkin Elem. School in Parksley, VA many years ago…my daughter loved her fondly and shared many good times together and shared those stories with me…ironically they are both enjoying the blessings of Heaven…what a joyful reunion…both taken from us too soon! My sincere condolences to you her husband, her parents, her family, and hosts of friends…may her memory be a blessing…
My heart and prayers go out to Joan’s family. One memory of her that I have is her riding her bike up and down Cheasapeake with her dad in tow. May God bless and carry the family through this hard time and may Joan rest in the joyfulness of paradise!
Words escape me for all I’m feeling right now.
To Anthony, thank u for living and caring so graciously for your amazing wife. Know that she will watch over you always.
Mom Jean and Daddy John, I love you both and I pray u find peace in knowing Joni lived an amazing life.
Roz an Ike, I know there’s an empty space that nothing can fill but know she’s safe in the arms of God.
And to my Sis Toni, I know your feeling more than you’re able to say… life ain’t been fair it seems but there’s yet joys to experience… every blow holds a lesson if we listen and pray.
R.I.P. Joni… you earned every feather in those wings❤️
John and Regina:
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mary Anne (Evans) Johnson
My condolences to my dear friend Mrs Regina &Family praying that God will give you all the strength to get through this tuff time and comfort each and every one of you guys 🙏💗🙏💗
So sorry for your loss, praying God will give all of you the strength to get through this difficult time. Condolences & sincere sympathy to all of you. 🙏🙏🙏
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family. And Toni, my heart is with you and I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know that Joan was a light of her family and she’ll be dearly missed.
In love and with prayers,
Raine & family❤️
Sending my deepest sympathies to the family. Joan a beautiful spirit and an infectious smile. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 for the family
May the Lord Be with the Family and Friends During this Trying Time. May his Restoration and Strength Cover everyone. In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,Amen.
May the Lord Be with the Family and Friends During this Trying Time. May his Restoration and Strength Cover everyone. In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Amen.
On behalf of all of Joan’s family we wish to thank everyone for all of the encouraging and beautiful comments.T