Joan Ellen Mortier was born Wednesday, October 2, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio .
she died Sunday, January 5, 2014. her recorded age was 73.
Mortier Joan Ellen Mortier, age 73, of Columbus, died peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Former youth leader at OSSB and prominent advocate for the handicapped community and independent living. Preceded in death by husband Donald M. Mortier, parents Herman J. and Mary Ellen Nameche, sisters and brothers-in-law Sue and Daryl Schulte, Jean and Fred Allemeier. Survived by daughter, B.J. (Robert) Abrams; grandchildren, Adrienne (Alex) Cao, Robbie Abrams, Mary Ellen Abrams; great-grandchildren, Johnathan and Veronica; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Catherine Nameche, Mike and Marcia Nameche; nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 1 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2014 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, where the family will receive friends for 1 hour prior to the service. Interment Flint Cemetery. In Joan's memory, contributions may be made to any charity benefitting the blind. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.