Joan E. Hodges, age 93 of Julian, NE passed away on Wednesday morning; April 12, 2023 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City.

Joan Elaine (Lovelady) Hodges was born on April 15, 1929 in Nebr. City, NE; the daughter of Ike and Lenore (Spinner) Lovelady.  She attended school and graduated from the Julian High School, Julian, NE with the Class of 1946.  Following her graduation, she attended Peru State College where she received her Teaching Certificate.

Joan taught country school for a few years until her marriage on June 6, 1948 to John James Hodges at the Methodist Church in Julian, NE.  She was a life-long member of the Methodist Church in Julian and a member of the former Julian Extension Club. 

She is survived by her children:  Daniel Hodges (Sue) and Patrick Hodges (Gail) all of Julian, NE, Randall Hodges (Ruth) of Lansing, MI and Diane (Hodges) Stalcup of Auburn, NE; nine grandchildren:  Brian Hodges (Aubrey), Shane Hodges (DeMarcio), Michael Hodges (Christy), Timothy Hodges (Jen), John Hodges (Katey), Amy Casey (Chris), Emily Anthony (Blane), Mary Head (David) and Ben Hodges; 16 great-grandchildren:  Elizabeth, Abigail, Andrew, Caleb, Liam, Ainsley, Kallan, Baylor, Gretchen, Craig, Mitchell, Chloe, Ellie, Ciara, Justin and Josh; other extended family members and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband John on July 23, 2009, grandson Justin, son-in-law Jim Stalcup and siblings:  Kenneth Lovelady and Lois Spratling.

Funeral Services will be held Monday (April 17) at 10:30 a.m at the Julian Methodist Church; burial will follow in the Camp Creek Cemetery southeast of Nebr. City.

The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City.

Memorials may be given to the Camp Creek Cemetery Association.

Remembrances may be left at www.gudefuneralhomes.com.

Gude Mortuary in charge of funeral arrangements.