JoAnn Marie (Dasta) Hundley 78 (forever 39) of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on March 15 ^th , 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Graveside services will be 12:30 pm, Wednesday March 24 ^th at Leavenworth, KS National Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Tuesday March 23 ^rd at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124 where the Rosary will be said at 7 pm.

JoAnn was born November 23, 1942 in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School, May 1961.  While in high school she met the love of her life, Walter, while he was stationed with the Navy in Olathe, KS.  They later married on July 13 ^th , 1963.  Walter and JoAnn had 3 children, Chirl, Patty and John.  She spent most of their childhood as a stay-at-home mom and volunteering with the PTA.  When her children were no longer in elementary school, JoAnn went to work as an elementary educational aid for the Shawnee Mission School District for 20 years. She loved to read, spend time with her family and especially loved spoiling her great-grandchildren and her beloved dog, Lady. One of JoAnn's favorite things to do was collect teddy bears, she had a HUGE collection, as well as Post-It-Notes and scotch tape.

JoAnn was a gentle loving soul with a heart of gold who devoted her life to helping others. Her selfless acts were countless which she proved by her many, many years spent volunteering at Little Sisters of the Poor. Thus, in honor of her giving spirit and in lieu of flowers, our family ask that a charitable contribution in the name of JoAnn Hundley be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents John and Libby Dasta, her husband of 43 years Walter T Hundley, son John W Hundley, and her grandson Tyler J. Hundley. She is survived by her 2 daughters Chirl Parker and wife Angela, Independence, MO, Patty Atencio and husband Kim, Las Vegas, NV, one sister Annie Oaks and husband Gary, Green River, WY, one brother Sal Dasta and wife Jeanne, Kansas City, MO, two sisters in laws Joyce Brewster and husband Paul, Paige Jennings and husband Ty all of Wytheville, VA. She also has three grandchildren, Micah Hundley and wife Rachael, Robert Hartsell and wife Angel both of Olathe, KS, Kristie Nachbar and partner Cameron, Kansas City, MO, as well as ten great-grandchildren, Gracie, Payton, Jayden, Jessie, Cassidy, Addison, Nora, Thomas, Wesley and Alivia. She also leaves behind her faithful companion Lady.

She will be missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.