Joann Betty Crocker

Joann Crocker of Belleview, Mo., departed this life on Oct. 25, 2022, at the age of 84. Born Oct. 29, 1937, in Goodland, Mo., she was the seventh of thirteen children of the late Tony Otto and Ethel Ann (Rencehausen) Goggin. On October 14, 1956, she was united in marriage to Gene Crocker. The couple built their home and farmed on Ottery Creek, where they spent their married life. Joann and Gene loved children and were second parents – and second grandparents – to several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene; her brothers James, Paul, Robert and Jerry Goggin; sisters Mildred Giles, Opal Bell, Shirley Crocker, Doris Wingerter, Francis Lincoln and Carol Shy; and several nieces and nephews, including her most-cherished nephew, Kevin Shy. She is survived by her sisters Ruby Miner and Donna Mills and many nieces and nephews. The Bible says, "There are some people put on earth to help others." That was Joann: the caretaker. She was always the first to lend a hand...