In Memory Of
Joan Loree Clifton
1941
2023
Joan Loree Clifton
January 16, 1941 — November 18, 2023
The heavenly angels were increased by one as Joan Clifton left this earth on November 18, 2023. Joan Loree (Morgan) Clifton, age 82, was born January 16, 1941 in Neodesha, Kansas to James ("Fred") and Alice ("Loriene") Morgan.
Joan spent the majority of her childhood in Neodesha. She was united in marriage to Ron Clifton on January 28th, 1966. Their family soon increased to include a son, David, and a daughter, Monica. The family had multiple moves in their future, eventually settling in Minneapolis, KS. After their children graduated high school, they moved on to Hutchinson, KS, where Joan was a receptionist at the South Hutchinson Medical Center. During this time they were actively involved with the Journey Mennonite Church. One of Joan's greatest joys came from being a member of the Hutchinson Sweet Adelines. Joan and Ron relocated to the Olathe area in 2017 to spend more time with family.
Joan was a gifted artist, creating numerous sketches and paintings throughout her life. Other hobbies included spending time with family and friends, taking bus trips with Ron, attending GWAFAM (an annual girls trip that she founded with her sister and nieces), singing, making jewelry, and serving others in any way possible.
Joan was a shining example of God's intended purpose for all of us as she reflected sincere love and caring for everyone without exception. It was her natural habit to end all phone calls to us with "Love Ya" and we all soon adopted the same habit with her and each other. Caring for her family was her purpose for living and her love and pride for her children was expressed over and over again. "Guess what?" she would often say to them, followed by, "I Love You."
Joan is survived by her husband, Ronald, of fifty-seven years, her son David and his wife Carla, and her daughter, Monica. She also is survived by her sister, Freida Brown of Bolivar, MO, her sister-in-law, Judy Clifton of Neodesha, KS, and multiple nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her twin sister, Jan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crossroads Hospice, 11150 Thompson Ave, Lenexa, KS 66219, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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Joan spent the majority of her childhood in Neodesha. She was united in marriage to Ron Clifton on January 28th, 1966. Their family soon increased to include a son, David, and a daughter, Monica. The family had multiple moves in their future, eventually settling in Minneapolis, KS. After their children graduated high school, they moved on to Hutchinson, KS, where Joan was a receptionist at the South Hutchinson Medical Center. During this time they were actively involved with the Journey Mennonite Church. One of Joan's greatest joys came from being a member of the Hutchinson Sweet Adelines. Joan and Ron relocated to the Olathe area in 2017 to spend more time with family.
Joan was a gifted artist, creating numerous sketches and paintings throughout her life. Other hobbies included spending time with family and friends, taking bus trips with Ron, attending GWAFAM (an annual girls trip that she founded with her sister and nieces), singing, making jewelry, and serving others in any way possible.
Joan was a shining example of God's intended purpose for all of us as she reflected sincere love and caring for everyone without exception. It was her natural habit to end all phone calls to us with "Love Ya" and we all soon adopted the same habit with her and each other. Caring for her family was her purpose for living and her love and pride for her children was expressed over and over again. "Guess what?" she would often say to them, followed by, "I Love You."
Joan is survived by her husband, Ronald, of fifty-seven years, her son David and his wife Carla, and her daughter, Monica. She also is survived by her sister, Freida Brown of Bolivar, MO, her sister-in-law, Judy Clifton of Neodesha, KS, and multiple nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her twin sister, Jan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crossroads Hospice, 11150 Thompson Ave, Lenexa, KS 66219, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
To view a livestream of the service, click here.
To leave a message for Joan's family, or to share a special memory, click on the "Share Memories" button above.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
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