Doris Joan Agee passed away on July 30, 2020 in Houston Missouri. She was born in rural Phelps County Missouri on August 22, 1929 near the modern-day town of Doolittle, to James V and Martha (Bookout) White.
Joan started her teaching career in the country schools of Phelps County during the late 1940’s, even before getting her full degree from the University of Missouri in 1954. She retired in 1984, from the Houston Missouri school system after a 20-year stint there. She was well known as the 2nd grade teacher who every year brought her Amazon Parrot “Emerald” to the classroom for the children to enjoy. She loved teaching and was always protective and caring toward her students.
Joan married William H. Agee on June 3, 1951 after meeting on the MU college campus. They were married 69 years at the time of her death.
After retiring from teaching, Joan remained active with the Raymondville Blue Heaven club, in local politics, and by doing gardening & light farm work with husband Bill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and all five of her siblings: Cornelia (White) Read, Zane White, Zack White, Jay White, and Olga (White) Detjen. She is survived by her husband William Agee, plus numerous nieces, and nephews.
Joan started her teaching career in the country schools of Phelps County during the late 1940’s, even before getting her full degree from the University of Missouri in 1954. She retired in 1984, from the Houston Missouri school system after a 20-year stint there. She was well known as the 2nd grade teacher who every year brought her Amazon Parrot “Emerald” to the classroom for the children to enjoy. She loved teaching and was always protective and caring toward her students.
Joan married William H. Agee on June 3, 1951 after meeting on the MU college campus. They were married 69 years at the time of her death.
After retiring from teaching, Joan remained active with the Raymondville Blue Heaven club, in local politics, and by doing gardening & light farm work with husband Bill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and all five of her siblings: Cornelia (White) Read, Zane White, Zack White, Jay White, and Olga (White) Detjen. She is survived by her husband William Agee, plus numerous nieces, and nephews.
Doris Joan Agee passed away on July 30, 2020 in Houston Missouri. She was born in rural Phelps County Missouri on August 22, 1929 near the modern-day town of Doolittle, to James V and Martha (Bookout) White.
Joan started her teaching career in the country schools of Phelps County during the late 1940’s, even before getting her full degree from the University of Missouri in 1954. She retired in 1984, from the Houston Missouri school system after a 20-year stint there. She was well known as the 2nd grade teacher who every year brought her Amazon Parrot “Emerald” to the classroom for the children to enjoy. She loved teaching and was always protective and caring toward her students.
Joan married William H. Agee on June 3, 1951 after meeting on the MU college campus. They were married 69 years at the time of her death.
After retiring from teaching, Joan remained active with the Raymondville Blue Heaven club, in local politics, and by doing gardening & light farm work with husband Bill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and all five of her siblings: Cornelia (White) Read, Zane White, Zack White, Jay White, and Olga (White) Detjen. She is survived by her husband William Agee, plus numerous nieces, and nephews.
Joan started her teaching career in the country schools of Phelps County during the late 1940’s, even before getting her full degree from the University of Missouri in 1954. She retired in 1984, from the Houston Missouri school system after a 20-year stint there. She was well known as the 2nd grade teacher who every year brought her Amazon Parrot “Emerald” to the classroom for the children to enjoy. She loved teaching and was always protective and caring toward her students.
Joan married William H. Agee on June 3, 1951 after meeting on the MU college campus. They were married 69 years at the time of her death.
After retiring from teaching, Joan remained active with the Raymondville Blue Heaven club, in local politics, and by doing gardening & light farm work with husband Bill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and all five of her siblings: Cornelia (White) Read, Zane White, Zack White, Jay White, and Olga (White) Detjen. She is survived by her husband William Agee, plus numerous nieces, and nephews.
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