She was a retired Registered Nurse, receiving her degree in Nursing in Holyoke, MA. She was an RN for 39 years, an Administrator at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home in Monticello and was a Director of Nursing at Drew Memorial Hospital as well as in Searcy, AR at White County Hospital. She delivered many babies and saved many lives during her nursing career. She was a genealogist, a seamstress, an accomplished pianist and provided her talent at Calvary Baptist Church in Heber Springs, AR. She enjoyed many crafts and was a good interior designer. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend to many. She deeply loved people and influenced many lives. Joan will be missed by her family and friends. Most important, she was a Christian who loved and served the Lord.
Survivors include three sons, Tommie Ellis, James Ellis and wife Beverly Crouch Ellis and Mark Ellis, all of Monticello; two daughters, Sharon Ellis of Florida and Amber Ellis of Monticello; two brothers, James Losty and Tom Losty of Massachusetts; one sister, Teresa Losty of Massachusetts; six grandchildren, Jeremy Ellis, Marisa and Domonique Alexander, Thomas Ellis and wife Skylar Henry Ellis, Heather Ellis, Max Ellis and Madison English; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Zackery and Landon.
Graveside service will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Susan Cossey
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 12, 2017 I just heard of Joan's passing. She was such a sweet, loving lady and made me smile. I am so sorry I did not learn of her passing so I could have attended her graveside service. Amber, Max and Sharon you and your family are in my prayers.Sherry Carson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Sending my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of you. Joan was a great nurse and I considered her one of my mentors. She taught me a lot when I worked nights with her at DMH. She truly loved her family. May God bless and comfort you is my prayer.Marty
monticello, AR Tuesday, April 11, 2017 What a beautiful, wonderful and lovely lady you were Aunt Joan! You were always such a great RN, one of the best!! Love, MartyDebbie Sharp
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 11, 2017 I'm so sorry for the loss of a beautiful, loving woman. May God comfort family with his loving arms.Marisa Alexander
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 11, 2017 I love u granny and we will miss you terrible may you Rest In PeaceRichard Ellis
Cebu, Philippines, AR Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Was a wonderful person whom everyone loved especially myself.Contessa Boone
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, April 11, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, April 11, 2017 I am so sorry to hear about your mother's death. What a beautiful lady! Contessa has told me such great things about Ms Joan. I know you have many precious memories to cherish. May God give you peace and comfort in your loss.With love & sympathy,
Janice