Joan Elizabeth Mardell

March 25, 1931 - October 20, 2020

Joan Elizabeth Mardell Born March 25, 1931 to Frank H & Violet Kenward in Warren, Michigan, she passed away peacefully on October 20, 2020 at home in Gardnerville, Nevada. Married Melius Mack Mardell on December 10, 1955 in East Detroit and moved to Florida in 1957 where she resided until relocating to Gardnerville in November 2019. She was one of 9 Children Survived by her twin sister Jean Reece and brothers Wilfred & Paul Kenward, Daughters Carol Packwood & Sarah Mardell and Sons Marty Mardell & Gary Mardell, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren & 3 great great grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her Husband (Mack) Mardell in 1960, her Parents, her Brothers David & Frank Kenward and her Sisters Lois Moss, Ruth Nybert and Connie Kenward. Throughout her life she worked in Michigan as a cashier in a grocery store, in a metal plating facility (car bumpers) and as a Secretary for the Dermatologist Office of Dr. Mopper. In Florida she was a Mom, Church organist, extremely avid gardener, talented seamstress and had amazing carpentry & crafting skills. She enjoyed decorating for Christmas, canning & food dehydrating. A heartfelt Thank You to the following: Kindred Hospice in Carson City, NV Dr. Phillips & Office Staff in Gardnerville, NV The excellent Medical Staff at Carson Tahoe Hospital (Carson City, NV) & Carson Valley Medical Center (Gardnerville, NV) Autumn Funerals & Cremation in Carson City, NV Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 91:1 from the King James Version He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.