Joan was born January 6, 1921 in Denver, Colorado. She always described her most special achievement as being the proud mother of six beautiful children, after having married the greatest guy on God’s earth.
She was preceded by her husband, Harry “Johnny” Addison Bilson, her parents; one brother; two sisters; and is survived by six children:
Sheryl Bilson, John Bilson, Victor Bilson, Mary Bilson, Dietrie (Don) Haynes, Janet (David) Griffiths; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Joan will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1321 Stratford Lane, Wichita, KS.
Memorial to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 E. Rockhill, Ste 403, Wichita, KS 67206.