Joan Ann McNally, 87, of Largo, cherished wife, mother and Grandma, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, following an extended illness.

She was born July 6, 1933, in Monticello, N.Y, the daughter of Henry Crisleaf Rubner and Anna Elizabeth Ward Rubner. Joan married John Peter Ambra of Liberty, N.Y. in August 1954 and he is the father of their two children. Joan later married Dr. Karl McLead of Largo. Following his death, she married William McNally of Largo.

Joan was a registered nurse for over 50 years. She was a 1951 graduate of Monticello High School and received her nursing degree from Binghamton (N.Y.) City Hospital in 1954.  She was an operating room supervisor and emergency room leader in hospitals in Sullivan County, N.Y., for many years and had the privilege of serving on the medical response team for the Woodstock Music Festival in Bethel, N.Y., in August 1969. Joan loved music and played the piano from a young age. She also loved cats and was a Siamese owner for nearly 60 years.

Joan placed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ while in nursing school and church involvement was an important part of her life. Most recently, she was a member of Keene Terrace Baptist Church in Largo.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Anna Rubner, as well as a sister, Ann Kurpil.

She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" McNally, one son, John Henry Ambra and wife Teresa of Ovilla, Tex., and one daughter, DeEtte Lynn Amspaugh and husband Gilbert, of Safety Harbor, Fla., two grandsons, Jared Ambra and wife Laura of Richardson, Tex., and Jordan Ambra and wife Candice of Lincoln University, Pa., and four great-grandchildren.

Joan will be remembered for her hospitality and generosity. Throughout her adult life, she readily opened her  heart, her hands and her home to others and enjoyed ministering to those in need as well as hosting friends and family for Bible studies or dinner, particularly at the holidays. Many of her wonderful recipes have been passed on to children  and grandchildren.
Mohn's Funeral Home in Seminole, Fla., is caring for arrangements. There is no public memorial service or viewing. A private, family committal service will be held Wednesday, September 30, with interment at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park in Largo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760, or to your favorite charity.