Joan Rae Ready
Date of Birth
February 8, 1945
Broken Bow, Nebraska
Entered into Rest
August 29, 2016
Greenwood, Nebraska
Funeral Service Directions

Thursday, September 1, 2016 ~ 2:30 p.m.
Marcy Chapel ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Interment at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery ~ Greenwood, Nebraska

Visitation Directions

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Marcy Chapel ~ Ashland, Nebraska

Memorials

In Care of the Family

Joan Rae Ready, 71, of Greenwood, NE, died Monday, August 29, 2016 at her home in Greenwood.  She was born February 8, 1945 in Broken Bow, NE to Raymond and Emma (Clark) Hann.  Joan graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1963.  On November 24, 1965, she married Frederick Ready in Broken Bow, NE.  She worked for Waverly Middle School for 15 years as a cook until her retirement.

Joan was a past Girl Scout leader and she enjoyed reading books, crossword puzzles, and square dancing.

She is survived by children:  Jeffrey (Lynn) Ready of Lincoln, Rodney (Jennifer) Ready of Dunning, NE, and Michele (Joel) Stewart of Greenwood; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by husband Frederick Ready.

Condolences for Joan Rae Ready
  1. NANCY ELLIOTT
    • August 31, 2016 - 8 years ago

    Rest in Peace dear friend…You are now with Fred again…Many Many years of visiting with you about everything…loved every minute of it …enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader right beside you..many many memories..To Jeff Rod and Michelle you were very lucky to have such a special mom …just know that when someone you love becomes a memory those memories become treasures…Love leaves a memory nobody can steal…please rely on your family and friends to get you through…Good bye my friend until we meet again..God bless each of you.

  2. Bridgette and Bob Miller
    • August 31, 2016 - 8 years ago

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

  3. Rhonda
    • August 31, 2016 - 8 years ago

    Jeff, Rod & Michelle, sorry to hear the loss of your Mom. Thoughts & prayers to your family

  4. Jane Leadabrand
    • September 1, 2016 - 8 years ago

    My deepest sympathy to you. So sorry for your loss.

  5. Ione Hieter
    • September 4, 2016 - 8 years ago

    I was a square dance camping friend of both Joan and Fred. We have missed them both. You have my very deepest sympathy. We enjoyed their fellowship .
    Cherish the happy memories.

  6. Harold K Wiebusch
    • September 10, 2016 - 8 years ago

    RIP

  7. John Grieser
    • September 10, 2016 - 8 years ago

    So sorry to hear of your loss, we just found out so are some late contacting you. I just wanted you to know that I thought a lot of Joan. She was my classmate and she will be missed by all of us. May God give your family peace and comfort.

  8. Jo Petersen (Poland)
    • September 11, 2016 - 8 years ago

    So sorry to hear about your loss. It is a difficult time in our lives when we no longer have our mother. I gradated from high school with Joan, having begun our years in the Broken Bow school system in kindergarten. I have very fond memories of her.

  9. Rich and Judy Spellman
    • September 11, 2016 - 8 years ago

    Family of Joan Ready,

    Rich and I are very sorry to learn of Joan’s death. She was a classmate. She was a special lady.

    Rich and Judy

  10. Sheri Stewart Lange
    • September 13, 2016 - 8 years ago

    Del and I are so sorry for your loss. We were so blessed to know both of your parents.They spoke so lovingly of you children. May God give you comfort.

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