Joan Ellis VanAernam was born February 22, 1950, and passed away March 16, 2025, at the age of 75.

She is survived by her husband, William VanAernam; children, Kevin Spears and wife Kashia, Wesley Spears and wife Kristin, and Scott Spears; grandchildren, Madi Spears, Myles Spears, and Everly Spears; great grandson, Chase Spears; and brother, Tommy Ellis.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Emily Ellis.

Cremation was entrusted to Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana.