Joan Willoughby

Naioma Joan Willoughby passed away in her home on January 30, 2026 surrounded by love. She was born May 30,1930 in St. Luke, Missouri to her parents; Lola nee Shook & Russell Burchfield. She was a bookkeeper before she married Wesley Elmo (Bud) Willoughby on April 21, 1951. Joan loved to quilt, cook and garden with her husband. She was attended the Finley River Cowboy Church. Joan spent a lot of time caring for her in-laws as they began to need extra help.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Johnny Burchfield and a sister Betty Hawk.

Joan is survived by her son Dale Willoughy (Connie Hall), her daughter Carolyn Willoughby (Terry Jim Hedgpeth) and a host of neighbors and friends of the family. The family wants to thank the Cox In Home Care Team and the Hospice Team for their help and care while Joan was at home. There are many fond memories of Joan. She always let you know what she was thinking and she was always ready to lend a helping hand. Everyone that knew her loved her.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 under the care of Adams Funeral Home Nixa, Missouri with Funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. In the Adams Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Wright officiating. Burial to follow at Delaware Cemetery, Nixa, Missouri.