In Remembrance Of
Joan McMillian
Joan McMillian, 85, of Smithville, MO passed away, Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Joan McMillian was born on September 9, 1932, to Alva Frank and Clara Lee (Strange) Horn in Kansas City, MO. She attended school and grew up in the Gower and Edgerton areas and graduated from Edgerton High School.
On September 19, 1952, she was united in marriage to Othmer B. “Brownie” McMillian. After their marriage, they lived in Smithville where they made their home. Her husband passed away on December 31, 1985.
Joan worked as a nurse’s aide at Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville for over 30 years, most of that time working with newborn babies and their mothers.
Raised as a member of the Baptist church, she remained steadfast in that faith all her life.
Joan was also preceded in death by her parents, three infant sisters, and one brother, Jack Horn.
She is survived by three sons, Frank (Linda) McMillian, Rick (Charlene) McMillian, and Chuck McMillian, all of Smithville; two grandchildren, Sarah (Nathanial Ballantyne) and Hunter Skye McMillian; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 1st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, with visitation one hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Harvesters Community Food Network
Burial: Providence Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
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Rick and Becky Sellars
Frank and family, Rick and I are so very sorry for your loss. May the Lord fill your hearts with His peace, that passes all understanding, and your minds with precious memories.
Lawrence Wayne Reeves
Sorry to hear of Aunt Joan’s passing. Sorry that we have been out of touch for much of the time since we moved to Colorado. Have the fondest of memories during our early childhood and early adult years when I was closest to your family. Please know that Lorrie and I express our heartfelt sympathy.
Peter and Millis Frisch
Our deepest sympathy….
Katherine (Barber) Carter
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She was a very unique woman with many skills. She was compassionate with her work at the hospital and caring for her many patients and the babies she cared for in the nursery. She was a joy to work with . I learned a lot from her and her many experiences. She was a wonderful cook and her skills even ranged to carpentry. Joan could do anything she set her mind on, her hands were seldom idol. Her family always came first. I know she is busy reuniting with her beloved Brownie. My thought and prayers are with her family and many friends. Katherine