Obituary photo of Joan+Elizabeth Gorges, Paola-KS
In Loving Memory of

Joan Elizabeth Gorges

1936 - 2015
Obituary photo of Joan+Elizabeth Gorges, Paola-KS
In Loving Memory of

Joan Elizabeth Gorges

1936 - 2015

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Paola Chapel
305 N Pearl
Paola, KS  66071
913-294-2372
Service:
Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 1:30 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Paola Chapel
305 N Pearl
Paola, KS  66071
913-294-2372
Interment:
Hillsdale Cemetery
Hillsdale Kansas

Interment:
Hillsdale Cemetery
Hillsdale Kansas
Joan Elizabeth Gorges, age 78, of Hillsdale, Kansas passed away May 17, 2015.

Joan was born in Cincinnati, OH on November 26, 1936, the third of four children to Harry and Loraine Schell Brooks.

Joan was an avid Paola Panther fan. She adored the Panther Nation and did not miss a football game for over 25 years. She took pride in anonymously making the football team homemade cinnamon rolls and the cheerleaders brownies on the last home game of every season. She was a former President of the Roeland Park PTA, and a Cub Scout Leader. Joan was a vital part in the upbringing of her grandchildren.

Joan married Charlie on August 4, 1962 in Miami, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2013. Also preceded in death are her parents and her brother Harry. She is survived by her son Charles Edward “Ed” Gorges, Jr.; four grandchildren Ashleigh, Camden, Mason and Cooper; brother Harold (Kay) Brooks; and sister Laverne Thien.

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Joan Elizabeth Gorges, age 78, of Hillsdale, Kansas passed away May 17, 2015.

Joan was born in Cincinnati, OH on November 26, 1936, the third of four children to Harry and Loraine Schell Brooks.

Joan was an avid Paola Panther fan. She adored the Panther Nation and did not miss a football game for over 25 years. She took pride in anonymously making the football team homemade cinnamon rolls and the cheerleaders brownies on the last home game of every season. She was a former President of the Roeland Park PTA, and a Cub Scout Leader. Joan was a vital part in the upbringing of her grandchildren.

Joan married Charlie on August 4, 1962 in Miami, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2013. Also preceded in death are her parents and her brother Harry. She is survived by her son Charles Edward “Ed” Gorges, Jr.; four grandchildren Ashleigh, Camden, Mason and Cooper; brother Harold (Kay) Brooks; and sister Laverne Thien.

To share a memory of Joan or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Paola Chapel
305 N Pearl
Paola, KS  66071
913-294-2372
Service:
Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 1:30 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Paola Chapel
305 N Pearl
Paola, KS  66071
913-294-2372
Interment:
Hillsdale Cemetery
Hillsdale Kansas

Interment:
Hillsdale Cemetery
Hillsdale Kansas

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