Alana "Joan" Kingery

February 28, 1954 - July 19, 2017

Alana "Joan" Kingery, of Houston, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the age of 63. She was born February 28, 1954 in Clinton, Indiana to Alvin B. and Juanita S. (Wolfe) Cory. Joan graduated from Southwestern High School in Lafayette, Indiana in 1972. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Ball State University in 1977. Joan had an extensive career in nursing; providing care for patients in areas related to NICU, cardiac care, workers compensation, and hospice. She enjoyed reading, road trips, spending time with her family, and binge watching her favorite shows. Her friends and family describe her as a compassionate, funny, caring, smart, good friend, and a firecracker of a lady with an infectious personality. Joan is survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard A. Kingery; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Brandon Walker; daughter, Megan Kingery; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Jean and Bill Hinshaw of Sheridan, Indiana, and her four grandchildren Brayden, Adalyn, Lillian, and Evelyn Walker. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079.