Joan Kathleen Hogan Quinly died peacefully on April 7, 2022, surrounded by family at St. Luke’s Hospital, where she was born nearly 94 years ago.
Joan was born on June 19, 1928 to Elizabeth Flynn and Ed Hogan. She was a proud Kansas City, Missouri native and spent the majority of her life in the 64113 ZIP code. Joan attended St. Peter’s School, Southwest High School, and the University of Missouri Kansas City.
Joan and John were high school sweethearts and married in 1951. They raised seven children together.
Family was the cornerstone of Joan’s life. Number three of four daughters, Joan cherished her lifelong relationships with sisters Patricia, Betty, and Peggy, and with generations that followed them. She truly loved being part of a large clan.
Joan stayed home raising the kids while keeping the books for Country Club Remodelers. After John’s death in 1982, Joan went to work at the Country Club Plaza at Saks 5th Avenue for 25 years. But she wasn’t quite ready for retirement, and went to work at Pryde’s Old Westport, retiring at age 89.
She loved offering superior service, which came naturally to her, as she loved to talk with people and hear their stories. If she got in line at the grocery store behind a stranger, by the time they checked out, she had likely made a new friend. She loved to find the connections between people, and discover the binds that tied every would-be stranger to someone she already knew.
Joan served as the strong matriarch of the family, keeping her children and loved ones close and connected.
Joan was a devout Catholic who drew much strength from her faith. She loved to attend Mass and pray with and over those dearest to her.
Joan was always on the lookout for things that would make her loved ones happy. She might clip an interesting article or recipe from the newspaper and mail it to one of her grandchildren. Joan always had the perfect gift.
Joan didn’t love to cook, but she was a natural host, and her home was the setting for decades of parties.
In true Joan fashion, on her 83rd birthday, she sold her former home at 6950 Edgevale Road and bought a house with a pool in the backyard. Quinly Country Club became the meeting spot for family and friends. Weekend pool parties and weekly summer camp with her great-grandchildren!
Joan is survived by her little sister, Peggy Guignon, her kids, David, Dave Root, Jim (Rie), Anne (Mark), Ellen (Tom), Peg (Grant), sister-in-law Norma Quinly, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandkids and great-grandkids.
As a member of a large family, Joan was preceded in death by many loved ones, especially her husband John, her daughter, Elizabeth Root, and son Joseph.
Services will be Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 2 E. 75 St, Kansas City, MO, beginning with the Rosary at 10 a.m. and funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.
I know Joan lived a long fun filled life. Honestly I wasn’t ready to let my neighbor / friend go. We often said, let’s do a lunch soon, but we never got around to it. I did enjoy our driveway talks, your advise on raising kids ( enjoy this stage because no matter how difficult you think it is now, it is just training for the next stage. ). You loved my kiddos as your own grands. You have such a contagious smile. I knew I was always welcomed to come in and have a cup of coffee. Thirty plus years as neighbors just wasn’t long enough. Thanks Joan for many things, thanks for loving us. You are missed.
So sorry to learn of Joans passing. She was such a fun and energetic lady who clearly had a zest for living!
My sincere sympathy to the entire family. ‘Remember the good times’, always !
She was one of my favorite people in the world! I will miss her at Irish Fest Mass.. She will be missed. Love and prayers to her beautiful family. ?
Dear Quinly Family,
Please know that my thoughts are with you all. I worked with Joan at Saks Fifth Avenue. She was a wonderful person and very hard worker! Always remember that even though death takes our loved ones from us death can never take away the memories.
Fondly,
Mr. Kim R. Wrench
Kansas City, Mo
Joan was such a delight. Her parents introduced my parents so we always had a connection. What a lovely long life she had,
Joan was an AMAZING woman! So independent, strong and resilient. She lived life to the fullest and never missed a chance to enjoy her family. Unlike many moms of her era, she was always up for a pool party or a fun dinner out. And while she had 7 children of her own, she had countless “honorary children” that loved and admired her as well -of which I was one. I will miss her sense of humor and frank advice. Cheers to a beautiful lady, and thinking of all of the Quinly’s at this time. She will definitely be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw the news on my husband’s Facebook. The obit is beautiful and describes your mom to a T. She was always so kind and friendly to me. She was also fun! I used to run into her all over town over the years.So sad that she is gone. You all will be in my prayers and thoughts.