Joyce J. Estep, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born December 18, 1935 to the late, Maurice and Dorothy (Cupp) Flock in Rockford, Illinois. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who cherished all of her family. Joyce was a devout Christian who accepted the Lord as her Savior. She was an avid online and QVC shopper and loved to talk on the phone. Joyce always looked forward to her monthly hair appointments and lunch dates with her sisters. Whenever asked how she was doing, Joyce always replied, "I'm OK". It brings her family great comfort to know that now she truly is "OK". Joyce retired from the Franklin County Social Service Department after many years of dedicated service. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Katlyn Crum; sister, Kay Hukill and sister-in-law, Maggie Flock. Surviving are loving children, Josh Estep, Roger (Tammy) Estep, Maurice "Buddy" (Dee) Estep and Kim (Rick) Crum; 9 beloved grandchildren, April (Jeff) Butler, Wendy Estep, Mike (Fiance' Ashley Reggins) Estep, Mandy (Chip) Cox, Amy (DJ) Kerns, Ricky Crum Jr., Jason (Renee Kamer) Estep, Brianna (Anthony) Merchant and Shawna (Mike) McCain; 12 great-grandchildren, Alexis and Kyle Butler, Jovanny Agudelo, Caylin, Cylah and Clayton Cox, Parker Kerns, Blake, Brayden and Brynna Estep, Maliq and Mason Merchant; siblings, Ronda (Jim) Lyons and James Flock Sr.; several nieces, nephews and many friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Palliative Care Unit at Riverside Hospital and encourage donations be made to them. Family will receive friends Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where a funeral service will take place at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus. Visit www.schoedinger.com to visit Joyce's guestbook.
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