Joan Bedolla

On September 22, 2023, loving mother, sister and friend, Joan Bedolla, went to be with our Heavenly Father surrounded by loved ones at her home in Willcox, AZ at the age of 75. Joan is survived by many family members that know her as "Joanie." Her daughter, Natalie Bedolla (Matthew Moreland), niece Debbie Whelan Bedolla (Fred Whelan), brother David Middleton, sister Susan Bennett (Kenneth Bennett), nephews Michael Bennett (Cathie Bennett) & Lee Middleton (Ginger Middleton) and nieces Jennifer Bennett Milian (Santiago Milian) & Sheri Middleton. Preceding her in death were husband Nasario (Nat) Bedolla, parents James Middleton and Mary Barber Middleton and stepdaughter Michelle Bedolla. Joan overcame struggles and heartbreak after learning of her pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2017. In spite of health battles, she was able to dance with her adventurous side and experienced once-in-a-lifetime moments with those closest to her, including watching fireworks over the ocean on 4th of July. Anyone that reads this knows what a selfless and beautiful woman of God she was. There wasn't a place she went that someone didn't know her by name or more famously, she was Mrs. B. She left her mark on this town and wherever her presence was felt. The abundance of outreach that was received during her last days before the Lord called her Home showed just how much she was loved by so many. The family thanks each and every one of those for their support, prayers and thoughts during this heartbreaking time. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at Westlawn Chapel with luncheon to follow at the Church of the Nazarene. While flowers are appreciated, the family would like those that wish to consider donating in Joan's memory to: https://www.npcf.us/memorial-giving/ "Friends like you are hard to find. In a lifetime, you get only a few. And when you find them, you always know them by sight and heart alone; you always grow a little bit taller in your soul. You also know that as the years come and as the years go by, you have been blessed just to know them. Thus blessed am I, thus lucky have I been...to know a friend like you." -Anonymous

Joan Bedolla

October 10, 1947 - September 22, 2023