Alice “Joan” Files passed away on May 16, 2020 in Norman, OK. She was born January 5, 1933 in Prole, Iowa, to Bruce and Ruby Smith. Joan took pleasure in the simple things in life. She enjoyed sports and was a huge Thunder fan. She loved taking care of the house, cooking for her family, tending to her garden, plants, and flowers, visiting with her neighbors, and occasionally watching her favorite soap opera. She also loved taking care of and spoiling her grandchildren, playing games, and reading books.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Glenn Files. She also leaves behind her sons; Gary and wife Jan, & Craig and wife Stephanie, six grandchildren Zach Stephens and wife Monica, Lindsay Files, J.T, Files and wife Audrey, Jennifer Hallam and husband Chase, Taylor Files, Megan Files, and five great-grandchildren Skylar, Kayson, Bryce, Addyson, and Harper. She is also survived by her sister Vera Albright and brother David Smith.