Joyce was born on April 27, 1965 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Robert and Hazel Higgs. She was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School, class of (1984). Joyce was a nursing assistant for about 25 years. Joyce enjoyed writing poetry and had at least 6 poems published. She was always cheerful. She liked being with her family, and helping her family when she could. She liked to joke around.
In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, George Millianoes. Shortly after her passing, her brother, Bruce Higgs passed away.
Joyce is survived by her siblings, Debra (Mike) Luermann, and Linda (Todd) Yourko; her sister-in-law, Sharon Higgs; her stepchildren, Brian (Melissa) Millianoes and Jonathan (Mandy) Millianoes; her step-granddaughters, Melody, Lilith, Heather, and Jacilyn; many nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Family will accept friends on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Advantage by Schoedinger North, 5554 Karl Rd, Columbus. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00am. Cremation services will follow. Joyce will be laid to rest next to her parents at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joyce’s name to Martins Ferry Christian School at 710 South Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. URL: https://www.mfchristianschool.org/
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