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Wilma Joan Myers
Date Of Birth:July 3, 1948
Date Of Death:Dec. 30, 2011
Service Date:11:00 a.m. Friday
Jan. 6, 2011
Allen Funeral Home

             Wilma Joan Myers, 63, of Bloomington passed away on Friday, Dec. 30th at her residence.  She was born on July 3, 1948 in Monroe County and was the daughter of Loren and Louise (Byers) Moser.  She graduated from Smithville High School in 1966 and worked in the Bloomington are most of her life.

            Joan loved being around people and for several years worked as a food service director in area nursing homes.  She also was a licensed beauty operator and loved to make silk floral arrangements when asked.  Because of her work she was recognized by the former Bloomington Convalescent Center with a Certificate of Appreciation with the residents.  She was also the recipient of the Monroe County Community Service Award.  She was a graduate of the State of Indiana's School on Disability.

            As a lifelong resident of Monroe County, Joan participated in numerous activities including the Heritage Days Festival in Harrodsburg. She served on the Board of Directors for the festival and was Miss Congeniality during Monroe County's Sesquicentennial Celebration.

            Survivors include one son, Bradley F. Myers of Bloomington, her mother, Louise Moser of Bloomington, her sisters; Linda (Windell) Morrow of Lawrence County, Connie Kinser and Lana Moser, both of Bloomington, Diane Forbes of Salina, OH and Anita Johnson and her former spouse, Harvey Myers of Spencer.

            She was preceded in death by her biological mother, Beulah Beeler, her father, Loren Moser, her brother, Donnie Moser,  her grandparents, Frank and Bessie Byers and her aunt and uncle, Phyllis and Robert Felling.

            Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home with Rev.'s Cheryl Crum and Michael Douglas officiating.  Burial will be at Clover Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call on Thursday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

            Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.


  • From: Susan Chambers
    Location:Rural Transit

    Joan was always a fun and polite person to deal with and I will miss the way she always wanted to talk to me "Susan" but called me Susie.....she will be missed.....


  • From: susie hamilton
    Location:bloomington

    Bradly, I am the daughter of Ida Belle and Albert Stevens. Mother always thought so much of you when she knew you as a little boy.I am so sorry for the passing of your mother, she was always a good person to me. God bless you and your family, Susie


  • From: Cindy Shelton-Hunckler
    Location:Bloomington

    To the Joan Myers Family- It is with great sadness hearing about the passing of Joan. I will always remember her as having a smile on her face and never missing an opportunity to stop and chat. Not only will I miss her personally but the community will miss her, equally. May God Bless you with strength during this difficult time.