Joan Whitmore's Obituary
Joan Whitmore, age 78, of Fall River, Kansas passed away Friday, August 3, 2007 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Joan was born on June 13, 1929 in Fall River, Kansas to John and Elizabeth Riley Ivey.
Joan worked as farmer and rancher until retirement then enjoyed working at Flowers and Nice Things. She also loved working with her flowers, hunting, painting, and spending time with her family.
Joan was united in marriage in 1951 to E.M. (Joe) Whitmore in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and he preceded her in death in December of 1980.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents and one son Marshall Bradley Whitmore.
She is survived by one daughter Ivey Adkins-Weakly of Wichita, Kansas and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at the Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines of the Flint Hills Assembly of God officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 PM. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to either the Fall River Community Building or No Kill Cat Shelter in Topeka, Kansas and may be left in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, Kansas.
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