Franklin, NC: Joan Ann Massa Pinto, 79, passed away June 12, 2022. She was was born in Long Island, NY to Victor Franklin and Anna Mary Illik Massa who preceded her in death. Joan loved the Lord. Her Christian faith and relationship with God was her life's priority. She so enjoyed meeting with her girlfriends for Joyce Lundin's bible study group and was a regular at Trinity Assembly of God's birthday luncheon gatherings. Joan had a Bachelor of Art degree and was a textile designer. She designed for Klopman Mills, a division of Burlington Industries and finished her career with Eaton Corporation in Sarasota, FL. She enjoyed classical and dulcimer music and always had it playing while she and TobyB, her Shetland sheep dog, made their rounds. She also loved to help seasonally decorate her neighborhood along with her friends. Joan cherished her friends and specifically wanted to let them know she loved them and was grateful for them. In no particular order, Tessy Icquierdo, Lexi Arenas Pett, Cecil and Edwina Deas, Elena Carlson, Maria Ploch, Martha Leone Combs, Barbara Phinney, Lois Phillips, Audrey Baldwin, Mary Kastner and Beverly Cook. No public services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve.