Obituary of Betty Joan Fields

Nineveh-Joan passed away quietly in her home on July 20, 2018 surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed by, Donald E. Fields, her husband of 68 years; by her children, Robin, Roland, Rodney, and Rudy; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and her brother, Robert Wade. She was preceded in death by her father, Leland “Doc” Wade; her mother, Vione Craig Patterson, a precious granddaughter, Jessie Fields and a brother, Bill Wade.

Born on February 4, 1932 in a log cabin in Lawrence County, she attended the old, one-room Crabbe School and Owensburg High School. Mim married Dad and followed her soldier to Colorado and California. After Dad won the Korean War, they had babies and moved to Whiteland, IN to raise their family. Mim kept her family well fed, clean and warm. Christmas was very special to her and she made it special for us. Mim could take a couple of shot-up squirrels, make a fabulous dinner, and make a boy feel like a man providing for his family.

Joan provided a role model to her children, and their spouses and children with her love and actions. She attempted discipline with a fly swatter but was more effective by acting disappointed or hurt. She wasn’t too tough with a fly swatter, but a hurt look could get some attention.  Mim did not seek the spotlight but delighted in gathering the family. We will cherish our memories of her forever.

Funeral services for Joan will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 26^th in the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Duane Terry officiating.  Burial will follow in the Owensburg Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 26^th from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the service at Day & Carter.

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