Joan Martin
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Graveside services for Joan Martin, 90, Lawrence, will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Friday, April 22, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. She passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home.
Joan was on July 10, 1931 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Sylvester and Ruth (Bradshaw) Hagan.
She was a member of the Lawrence Art Association and Senior Ladies Club with enjoyed many social outings.
She was an artist and teacher held many awards for her paintings. She also was a co-author of her book “Just Joan”.
Survivors include her son, Steven E. Nelson and wife, Denise, Lawrence; daughter, Jonell Mitchell, Lawrence; and two grandchildren, Werner L. Nelson, Omaha, NE, Erin Mitchell, Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, and many relatives.
The family will greet friends at 11:00 a.m. an hour prior to the service at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joan’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Joan’s smile and presence would brighten everything! Loved seeing her at church and seeing her beautiful artwork and talent! She was a lovely lady and will be missed at Trinity Lutheran! God’s comfort and His peace be yours!
RUTH AND BOB SARNA
Joan described herself as “just Joan,” but to all who knew and loved her, she was a talented, charismatic woman whom many of us felt honored to call our friend. She was truly a one-of-a-kind individual–never angry, caring, a wonderful cook who enjoyed sharing her culinary treats with others, a very talented and skilled artist, a loyal friend, and always ready for any adventure. Her legacy resides with her loving family that she has temporarily left behind, but I know she is in Heaven and “keepin’ on dancing.” My condolences to her family and to all who know what her loss is to the world.
Joan had the world’s biggest smile and was an amazingly talented artist. Her landscapes and floral paintings are spectacular. But it was her joyful spirit and genuine friendship that my husband Ray and I appreciated most. She will be greatly missed. I extend my sincere sympathy to her family.
Rest your Soul Joannie, I’m so glad you painted my little fruit pictures for me ,
I look at them everyday and think of you, and now I will have them to cherish the rest of my life. My prayers are being sent up to you!
The Harvey Family Wants to extend our condolences and prayer to the family and friends.
When Joan lived in Las Vegas I handled her travel plans
she was one of the nicest ladies I have ever met- so gracious
I have one of her calendars with her beautiful paintings-
Just a joy to be around and I feel lucky to have known her
She will be missed
Bobbi Carlson
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