Joyce Eileen Hays, 89, of Moline passed away, Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare, Moline.
Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A private family burial will be held at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport. Tributes may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Joyce was born on July 30, 1929 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of John and Etta (Graham) Hays.
Joyce was one of the first females to attend and graduate from St. Ambrose University. She was a teacher for Castaic School System in California retiring in 1990. In her free time Joyce enjoyed traveling, reading, and researching genealogy.
Those left to honor her memory include, niece, Debbie Hays, and nephew Jay (JoLayne) Hays.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother John Hays.