Joan Michele Bales Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Michele Bales of Waynesville, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 26, 2026 at the age of 76. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Michele Bales to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Joan may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She is survived by: her husband Dickie Bales of Waynesville, MO; her son Brandon Bales (Hilary) of Waynesville, MO; and her grandchildren, Walker, Gabe, Leslie and Avery Bales. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
