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FLASHBACK: 2014 Citizen of the Year winner John Box, left, and then-South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann presented the 2015 South Burnett Citizen of the Year award to Joan Adams, centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 15, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former South Burnett Regional Council Citizen of the Year Joan Adams was killed in a tragic farming accident at Mungindi last Friday (June 10).<\/p>\n

Friends were advised of her death by her daughter, Meschelle Martin, on social media:<\/p>\n

“On behalf of Joan Adams’ family, we would like to advise you of her sad passing in a tragic accident today, funeral details will be made available at a later date. RIP mum you will be missed by so many family and friends you have made over the years.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Joan was named South Burnett Citizen of the Year in 2015.<\/p>\n

She was involved in the organisation of the Tableland Markets and the Murgon Show, and was a member of the Proston QCWA, the Tableland Hall Committee, Porcolettes and the South Burnett Wildlife Carers.<\/p>\n

She also co-ordinated and cooked community dinners hosted at the Tablelands Hall for drought-affected farmers.<\/p>\n

Friend Ron Murphy, from BlazeAid, said Joan’s help, friendliness and great humour were unbeatable.<\/p>\n

She left the Murgon area to become a BlazeAider.<\/p>\n

Ron’s online tribute to Joan read:<\/p>\n

“You will be sadly missed, Joan. <\/em>She leaves not only her daughter and family but also great friends all over Oz. RIP Joan. You will always be remembered.”<\/em><\/p>\n

South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff said Joan died while helping to load a quad bike.<\/p>\n