Joanne was born July 1, 1934 in Independence, Missouri. She was the daughter of Carter and Hallie (Halstead) Paige. She married Frank Bollinger on September 9, 1967 and they were married for 41 years when he preceded her in death on 5/20/2009. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Jean Gandy. She is survived by niece, Mary (Hilker) Halstead & Dave Halstead, Jim Gandy, John Gandy & Jane Gandy; great nieces, Suzanne Hilker & her wife, Misty Eales, Teresa Hilker and her partner, Susanna Barchak, Stefanie Gandy and great nephew, Michael Gandy and his wife, Rosalba Maldo.
Joanne lived most of her life in Gladstone, MO where she worked for Gage & Tucker as an administrative assistant at the law firm before she retired to spend time with her husband, Frank, and family. She spent her later years in The Gardens at Barry Road Assisted Living facility in Kansas City and then at Loch Haven Senior Living Community in Macon, where she received excellent care at both facilities.
Joanne enjoyed reading, listening to music and keeping up with current events. Mostly, she loved spending time with her family & friends and sharing a good meal and conversation with loved ones. She had an infectious smile and laugh and was one of the most positive and kindest people anyone could ever meet. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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