Joan Richner, 84, of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Windsor Place, Columbus, MS.

Mrs. Richner was born March 27, 1935 in Illinois to the late John E. S. and Anna Louise Luken Aper. She moved to Columbus in 1970 and worked for Magnolia Manor for over 20 years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Richner is preceded in death by her son- Matt Richner; Brothers- Paul Aper, Lowell Aper, and Weldon Aper.

Mrs. Richner is survived by her daughter- Lisa Hayes; grandchildren- Jennifer Maxey, Chris Maxey, and Matthew Richner; three great-grandchildren; sister- Doris Werth; brothers- Dale Aper, Melvin Aper, and Norman Aper; a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made out to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105