Joanie

Blevins

Bernie Joan "Joanie" Blevins, daughter of the late Lester L. Wisdom and Berniece (Hodge) Wisdom, was born in Salem, Missouri, on August 15, 1954. She departed this life at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, Texas, on October 20, 2023, at the age of 69.

On July 28, 1972, Joanie was united in marriage to Arthur Albert and to this union two children were born. Joanie later married William "Billy" Blevins in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 8, 2001. Billy preceded her in death on August 30, 2012. Joanie was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, word search puzzles, watching television, going on cruises and playing with her dog, Axel. Joanie's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandson. She was also known as "mom" to many people.

Joanie was preceded in death by her parents, her 2nd husband, Billy Blevins, and one sister, Phyllis Turner.

Joanie is survived by one son, Anthony Albert of Newberry, Florida, one daughter, Amber Wilson of Plano Texas, one grandson, Brisan Comstock of Plano, Texas, one brother, Lester J. Wisdom of Ellington, Missouri, nephew, Rollin Wisdom and wife Crystal of Ellington, Missouri, and niece, Kristina Nakanishi and husband Ken of Rolla, Missouri, along with many great-nieces and nephews. Joanie will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Thursday, October 26, 2023, 10AM-12PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 12PM

Minister: Elder Dennis Burns

Burial: Jane Callahan Cemetery

Pallbearers: Rollin Wisdom, Tyler Wisdom, Daniel Stefanowski, Ken Nakanishi, Bryan Amsden and Wade Jenkins

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the family for final expenses.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri