Joan R. Hooten, 83, of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Joan was born on January 18, 1937 in Conquest, New York to the late Glenn and Eleanor (Slayton) Aldrich. She attended Ashby Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. Joan also had a deep passion for her pets and other animals, working on her doll house, gardening, researching and trying new recipes and was an avid reader. Her sports passion included Nascar Racing and U of L Basketball.
Joan is survived by her, son, Dean (Rose) Bates, son, Kevin Bates, son, Brian (Tonya ) Bates, daughter, Tonya (Martin) Madden; granddaughter, Laylani Lanier, granddaughter, Leonora Bates, grandson, Andrew Bates, granddaughter, Priscilla Mora, granddaughter, Tonya Drumm, granddaughter, Stevi Donahue, grandson, James Bates, grandson, Andrew Wicker, grandson, Brian G. Bates, II, granddaughter, Amber Riggs, grandson, Tyler Madden. Along with several great grandchildren.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Kentucky Humane Society in Joan 's memory.
In honor of Joan's wishes, cremation was chosen and then she will be laid to rest in Conquest Village Cemetery in New York.
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