An 11 am on Tuesday May25th a graveside service will be held at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville OH.
Joyce had three siblings: Lawrence Durham (wife-Fonn, both deceased), Ethel Pelfrey (husband-Omer, both deceased), and Sonja Money (husband-Amos, both living). While cooking at her Dad’s restaurant in Noetown KY, Joyce meet the love of her life – Everett Bruce (deceased). They were married on August 18, 1947 (married nearly 70 years) and had five children: (1) Bruce Smith (wife-Sherry both deceased; their two children - daughter Rhonda Hanson has two girls: Arreon Butler (husband-Alex) & Hailey Hanson, with their three little ones combined and - son Jay Smith (wife-Amanda; their boys: Jacob & Ronny)), (2) Darryl Smith (died shortly after birth), (3) Brian Smith (wife-Tammy; his girls, Abigail & Rachel), (4) Donna Smith (daughter: Robin Matlock who has two little ones), and (5) Candace (husband-Mike; their 2 daughters, Elizabeth & Emily).
Memory donations can be made to Day City Hospice 8039 Washington Village Dr. Dayton OH 45458 who provided exceptional care of Joyce.
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