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JoAnn Bruner, 92, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 8, 1932 in Jefferson County. She loved to go antiquing and to read a good book. She owned a greenhouse which led her to be able to use her green thumb. She loved her bunco club, and had a great time with her bunco girls. She was a part of the WMU club, and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Florence Edwards; Alvie Bruner; sister, Betty J. Lamont; two sons, Mike Bruner, and Scott Bruner.
She is survived by her daughter, Shellie Klostermann; son, Tod (Barbara) Bruner; seven grandchildren, Amiee (Mike) Sims, Ashley Klostermann, Tara (Kirk) Brown, Lynn (Stuart) Haydon, Jessica (Greg) McCorkle, Katie (Patrick) Bruner, and Jared (Madisen) Bruner; twelve great-grandchildren; two daughter-in-laws, Melinda Bruner, and Betty Bruner.
Her memorial visitation will be 4 pm - 7 pm Friday, September 26, 2025 at New Salem Baptist Church.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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