Joan Price

Joan Price obituary, Springfield, MO

Joan Price

Joan Price Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 8, 2025.
Ethel Joan Price, 90, of Springfield, MO passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born on Saturday, October 27, 1934 in Springfield, MO to Clara and Jiles Gillmore.
Joan and David were united in marriage on September 27, 1951 and to this union three children were born. She loved animals, Dr. Pepper and spending time with friends and family.
Joan is proceeded in death by her husband, her parents, one son Joe Price, one grandson Jordan Jones, one granddaughter Mellisa Price, one sister Mary Miller and two brothers Virgil and Robert Gillmore.
She is survived by her two children Patrick "Bud" Price (wife Jackie) and Pat DiDia (husband Tony), five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.
Following cremation, graveside services will be held at the Antioch Cemetery at a later date and time. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the animal charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com
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