Joan Ruth Mertz (maiden name, Freeman)

Born:  March 17, 1946   La Junta, CO to Everett and Georgia Freeman  Died: January 27, 2021, Amarillo, TX after a brief illness.

Preceded in death by sons: Jeffrey Mertz and Richard Murray.  Brothers: Kent Freeman, Keith Freeman, and Kenneth Day  Sister: Georgia Fay Freeman  Parents: Everett and Georgia Freeman

Surviving family members:  Traci Castle, daughter  Sisters:  Joy Freeman and Jane Trainor  Grandchildren:  Brent Murray, Ashley Murray, Zachary Mertz, Alexis Mertz, and Gabriella Mertz

Celebration of Life Service to be announced at a later date.  She was deeply loved by her family and many friends.