Joan C. Driggs, 88, passed away February 9, 2019 at the Sutherland Care Center.  She was born May 28, 1930 to LeRoy E. and Alta I. (Ward) Walker at North Platte.  Joan graduated from North Platte High School with the class of “49”.

She was united in marriage to Herbert L. “Herb” Driggs on June 16, 1951.  Joan resided in North Platte her entire life.  She was employed as a nurse’s aide at Linden Manor and then at Great Plains Regional Medical Center for over 16 years.  She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the North Platte Volunteer Fire Fighters Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey C. (Kendra) Driggs of North Platte and Stephen L. Driggs of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Alyssa, Chris (Jade) and Lindsey; and other relatives.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Mildred Lorraine Gade.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  A memorial has been established in her memory.  Visitation will be Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 6pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2019 at the funeral home.  Private burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.