Joan Bedford

Joan Shanks Bedford, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday morning at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

She was preceded by her parents, Bert M. and Henrietta Shanks; son, Robley W. “Dusty” Bedford; grandson, Blake W. Bedford; brother, Bert A. Shanks; and sister, Jean Shanks Wilson.

Mrs. Bedford is survived by her husband, Robley P. “Bob” Bedford; daughter, Barbara I. and husband Bobby Millsap; sons, Jeff and wife Barbara A. Bedford;  Joey and wife Gail Bedford; two granddaughters, Cydnie Bedford Brenner and husband Dave and Abby Millsap; grandsons, Sam Bedford and wife Brittany, Will Bedford, Jordan Bedford and wife Casey, Landon Bedford and wife Meg and Nathan Millsap and wife Haley; great grandchildren, Eli Brenner, Lila Brenner, Deacon Bedford, and Walker Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.

It was her wish to be cremated.  There will be a family celebration of life at a later date.   

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mafair United Methodist Church, 1409 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37664 or to the organization of your choice. 

The family would like to express their appreciation to the care given by Ballad Hospice care.