Joan Anderson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our wonderful sister, Joan Anderson, 59, of Branson West, MO.  Joan passed away on May 12, 2022 in the hospital after a brief illness.

Joan is predeceased by her parents, Dr. Kenneth & Elizabeth "Ibby" Anderson. She is survived by siblings Christie (Mick) Connor, John (Joanne) Anderson, Barbara Brittan, Jim (Sue) Anderson, Jane Anderson and Jeff (Tami) Anderson; nineteen nieces & nephews and twenty-one great nieces and nephews.

Joan was raised in Red Oak, Iowa where she graduated from Red Oak High School.  She excelled in academics and was class valedictorian.  She enjoyed playing varsity basketball and running cross country & track.  She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa.  After holding various jobs in financial services, IT and hospitality, she left the corporate arena and became a successful independent fundraising dealer with Butter Braid Products.  She also worked part-time in the Sales Audit department at Silver Dollar City Amusement Park.

She loved living and spending time on Table Rock Lake, playing golf with her Branson friends and hosting her high school friends every summer at "Camp Joan".  She also enjoyed carrying on the family tradition of knitting custom Christmas stockings for every new addition to her large family.  Joan was an avid Christmas cookie baker.  She dedicated time volunteering for the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County where she was a past Treasurer and lifetime member.  She was passionate about JA and enjoyed being part of a group of women dedicated to helping the children of Taney County.  Joan was also a longtime member of Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church.

Services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church, 20 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City, MO 65686.  Recitation of the rosary will take place at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be at Our Lady of the Cove Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations be made to Junior Auxiliary of Taney County at POB 862, Hollister, MO 65673.