Joan B. Coleman, who resided in Van Buren, Arkansas, died Monday, November 21, 2022, at Van Buren Health & Rehab Nursing Center. She was born on July 12, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 88 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. Coleman.

For many years, Joan did secretarial work.

There will be a private memorial graveside service at Mt. McCurry Cemetery in Rudy at a later date.

She is survived by three daughters, Laura Altes and husband Rick of Van Buren, Paula Higgins and husband Mike of Rudy, and Terrie Rose of Conway; one son, Steve Coleman and wife Angie of Fort Smith; (11) grandchildren and (7) Great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202.

The family wishes donations to be made to Fort Smith Animal Haven in lieu of flowers.

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