Beatrice Joan Marr, 95, 402 E. Hale Lake Road passed away Friday January 9, 2026, at St Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, MO.

She was born on February 22, 1930, to Hugh D. & Neva V. Poort (Norman) in Johnson County, MO. She was the fourth child in this family of 14 children which led to many challenges for them, but there was much cooperation and love to see them through. They were farm folks raising animals, tending to fields and helping neighbors.

Joan, as most folks called her, was an inquisitive child with a love of the outdoors, raising plants, and caring for her siblings. Listening to music and singing and yodeling with her sisters and brothers was one of her great delights. She moved to town with her sister to find employment and worked at Riggles Restaurant while she went to school. She attended Central Missouri Teachers College and earned her teaching certificate and then taught school in a couple of rural schoolhouses in the county. Joan married Allen Marr on July 29, 1950, in Warrensburg, MO and they along with his brothers built their houses on the south edge of the city. Allen passed away December 29, 1980.

She is survived by her children: Bruce, wife Cheri (Gunn) of Centerview, MO, David, Wife Teresa (Read) of Kansas City, MO, Neva Compton, Husband Robert V. Compton II (deceased) of Samson, AL, Nonda Marr of Warrensburg, MO. Grandchildren: Benjamin, Wife Tracy (Davis) of Blue Springs, MO, Tobias, Fiancé Jennifer Coffey of Warrensburg, MO, Samantha Marr of Kansas City, MO, John, Wife Amber (Como), of Seattle, WA, Capt. Robert V. Compton III(USAF), Wife Erin (Plaxton) of Tennessee, Tashina Minnick, Husband Shawn, (deceased) of Samson, AL, Tiana Silver, Husband Michael of Texas, Talia Rhode, Husband, Marcus, of California, Tamara Cone, Husband Joshua, of California, Jacob, Wife Emily Compton, of Texas, Samuel Compton of Alabama, Micah Compton of Alabama, Shaylee Marr of Atlanta, GA. Great Grandchildren: Abi Hand, Husband David of Springfield, MO, Trace Marr of Warrensburg, MO, Trent Davis, Zoe Davis, Reed Davis of Blue Springs, MO, Elanor Compton, Robert Compton IV, Remington Minnick, Cadence Minnick, Magnum Minnick, James Cone, Astrid Compton and Jordyn Compton.

Pallbearers are Benjamin, Tobias, Robert, Samantha, John, Tashina, Talia and Micah.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren funeral home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren funeral home at 2:00 p.m.

Graveside service to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.