Joan Baggett (nee Shoemake) of Maryland Heights, Mo passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2023 surrounded by family.

Joan had unconditional love for her family and friends. She was kind hearted and had an extraordinary sense of humor. One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandkids, and within the past couple of years becoming a GiGi to Ahlanni and Bentley. They brought her so much happiness. Three weeks ago, Joan was so excited when she met her third great-grandchild, Brynlee. The smile that was on her face as she looked at her for the first time was priceless.

Joan worked many years as a caregiver to the elderly. Caring for others came naturally and she always treated her patients with respect and empathy.

Country music brought a lot of joy to Joan's life. She loved the old Honky Tonk style country music. If you got in the car with Joan, you were going to hear some Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Sr. or George Jones, and probably even a little Boxcar Willie.

Joan always had a soft spot for dogs. Most of her life she had dogs of her own but in these later years she loved dog sitting her "grand-dogs". She loved it when they would get up on the bed and cuddle with her. Joan was known to sneak them a treat or two.

Joan is survived by her two daughters, Julie Purviance and Jodi Johnson. Her grandkids, Larry Purviance Jr, Keith Johnson, Lindsey (Brendan) Schaefer, and Teddy Johnson. Her great-grandkids, Ahlanni, Bentley and Brynlee. Her sister, Sandy (Lindell) Chilton. Her longtime friends, Vicky and Joyce and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends. Joan will be greatly missed and will have everlasting presence in everyone's hearts.

Joan helped people every chance she got throughout her life, so it seemed fitting to us to help a place that we knew did amazing things to help others, just like Joan did. Simple Church is a local church, very special to us and they do many great things within our community. With the help of donations, they assist families throughout our community the entire year but especially during the holidays.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to:

Simple Church
Benevolence Fund
1020 Anglum Road
Hazelwood, MO. 63042

Visitation on Sunday, October 22, from 4 - 8 at Colliers Funeral Home, 3400 North Lindbergh Blvd. Funeral service, Monday, October 23, 11:00 AM at Collier's Funeral Home. Interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery