Alberta “Joan” Stout
July 16, 1929 – January 14, 2024
Alberta “Joan” Stout, 94 of Holden, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at her daughter’s home near Carrollton, Missouri.
Joan was born July 16, 1929, on the Kenagy homestead near Gunn City, the daughter of Aubrey Sylvester Kenagy and Ina Mae (Nichols) Kenagy. She graduated from Latour High School and subsequently received her teaching certificate from the Warrensburg Teachers College. She was united in marriage to Raymond Garnett Stout on September 7, 1951, in Gunn City. The couple made their home near Holden. Joan taught at the following country schools: Star, No. 9, Index, Marshall, and Stout prior to teaching at Latour Schools. She was an active member of Gunn City Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a 4-H Leader in years past. Joan enjoyed farm life, feeding her pet donkeys in later years. She also enjoyed visiting with friends and family on the phone and doing word search puzzles to occupy her time.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Renae Falke (Sam) of Carrollton; four grandsons, Anthony McMullin (Tiffany), Carrollton, Jared McMullin (KC), Bogard, Seth McMullin, Carrollton, and Nathan McMullin of Holden; and five great grandchildren, Kylie, Griffin, Clayton, Clara Jo and Carlee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and a son-in-law, Keith McMullin.
Funeral Services were held January 20th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with Rev. Steve Winnie of Gunn City Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery.
The family will receive friends, one hour prior to service, Saturday at Williams.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Gunn City Christian Church or the Gunn City Cemetery Assoc. Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net.
