Joan Garner Minge
Joan Garner Minge
Graveside services for Joan Garner Minge, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Bakersfield Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Minge passed away at 6:18 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2023, at NHC HealthCare.
She was born February 5, 1952, at Vidette, Arkansas, to Olan Garner and Winnie Ellen Rhine Garner. On June 1, 1968, she was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Gary Oden Minge, who preceded her in death on September 12, 1995. Joan had been employed at the Old Time Café in Bakersfield for several years. She enjoyed working as a waitress there which allowed her to be very social. Joan was very meticulous about her yard and always had it looking immaculate. She loved attending Church at Hawkins Ridge. Occasionally she would sing with her sister, which she enjoyed immensely.
She is survived by one son, Gary Oden Minge, Jr., and wife, Carrie, Caulfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Keesha Plumb and husband, Koby, Barry Piland and Kody Minge; three great-grandchildren, Noah Minge, Landon Minge and Avery Minge; two sisters, Janice Engles and Lyndal Morris and husband, Harold; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one daughter and one sister, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Mike Brotherton
August 2, 2023 @ 2:46 pm
Sorry for your loss Gary, Praying for your family
Jamie
August 2, 2023 @ 4:05 pm
Oh Joan! What a wonderful woman! We are better people, just for knowing you! My heart goes out to the family! She loved you guys! Stay strong!
Susan Minge
August 2, 2023 @ 8:33 pm
She was an amazing women and will be missed dearly.
Vivian Mitchell
August 3, 2023 @ 5:11 pm
Janice I am so sorry for your loss. I loved doing her hair and our visits at the beauty shop. Praying for your comfort and peace.
Larry Skiver
August 3, 2023 @ 7:22 pm
Karen and I are saddened by the loss of such a God Christian woman. We are said here but, she is happy being with Jesus.
Rick and Reda O Dell
August 3, 2023 @ 7:57 pm
So sorry,to hear about JoAnn. You the family and friend’s have our sincere sympathy. The Class of 1970 will miss her.
Marcille Davidson
August 4, 2023 @ 10:14 am
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Darrel and Margaret
August 4, 2023 @ 9:31 pm
We are so sorry; our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
August 7, 2023 @ 3:50 pm
The Minge Families, Janice, and Lyndel/Harold and Families,
My parents, Norris/Ivene Cozort and us extend our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Joan. All of you are in our prayers and May God provide each of you peace, strength, comfort, and encouragement at this time. May God Bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn