Joyce was born September 6, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Mary (Hiles) Fruchey. Joyce married Glenn D. Covell in May of 1952, and he preceded her in death in 1989.
She graduated from Scott Center High School, and also graduated from beauty college.
She was the owner of Studio II Creations and the Studio of Hair Design at the Public Square, Angola, Indiana.
She was a member of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority in Angola, and the Angola Moose Lodge.
She enjoyed baking, cooking, and shopping, she liked animals, especially dogs and cats, and she enjoyed dining out with family and friends.
Surviving are a son, Derold and his wife Nancy Covell of Clear Lake, Fremont, Indiana; two daughters, Jan Gearhart and Tod Molter of Angola, Ind., and Pam Covell-Anderson and husband Pat Anderson of Fremont, Ind.; her grandchildren, Travis and his wife, Shianne, Covell of Pleasant Lake, Ind., and Keegan Covell of Greenwood, Ind.; a stepgranddaughter, Sarah Porter of Delray Beach, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn D. Covell; her parents; and a son, Frederick Covell on July 1, 2012.
Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Indiana.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2013, at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Indiana, with Rev. Byron Adams officiating.. Burial will be in Fremont Cemetery in Fremont.
Memorials are to Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority in care of Phllis Tilbury, 225 E - 620 N, Fremont, IN 46737.
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For any help or assistance, please contact a staff member at Beams Funeral Home, at (260) 495-2915.
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