Shirley "Joan" Shank, 84, of Richmond, died Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Joan was born on August 6, 1935, in Ray County, the daughter of Alvin and Lottie (Norris) Bingham.  She was first united in marriage to Donald Gene Misel, of Stet, in December of 1983; he preceded her in death on April 15, 1990.  She was then united in marriage to Gary Lee Shank, of Richmond, in July of 2001; he preceded her in death on January 20, 2013.

Survivors include: one daughter, Debbie (Terry) Alpers of Richmond; two grandchildren, Caleb (Alissa) Alpers of Kansas City and Hannah (Drayton) Masoner of Richmond; and one step-great-grandson, Liam.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands.

Joan was reared and educated in Richmond.  She first worked for Exchange Bank and then Mattinglys, both in Richmond.  Joan was best known in Richmond as a secretary for the Richmond School District, where she worked for 36 years.  She also helped out and worked for the Chamber of Commerce in Richmond.  Joan loved music and enjoyed all kinds of dancing, especially line dancing.  She also loved to paint and draw and was quite good at both.  Joan enjoyed working in her yard and was never afraid of hard work.  She will be loved, cherished, and missed by all who knew her.