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Alma Yancey Obituary

Yancey, Alma "Joyce"

Alma "Joyce" Yancey, 70, of Springfield Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born June 8, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John Howard and Doris (Fowler) Yancey. She was employed as a custodian at Springfield News-Sun and a line operator at Yamada.

She graduated from Springfield South High School and Springfield Clark CTC, JVS at the time in Office Administration. Joyce loved spending time with her family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, John Yancey; daughters, Joyce "Annette" Morris and Crystal Yancey; special son-in-law, Leon Howard; grandchildren, Jasmine Yancey, Brittany Yancey, Tyisha Yancey, Terra Burton, Jeremiah Yancey and Isaiah Yancey-Morris, 16 great grandchildren; two special great-grandchildren; Ava and Christian; two sisters, Jeannette Yancey and Clarice Crowe; special nieces, Leann and Antoinette Yancey; special friends, Coletta Coleman-Stiles, Terrance Ellison, Sharon Howard, Jan Moore and Denise Moore and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Johnathan Yancey; great-grand daughter, Sevyn Yancey; sister and brother-in-law, Saundra and Mitchell Graves and aunt, Clarice Daniel.

Visitation is Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home. www.robertchenryfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Springfield News Sun on Mar. 21, 2024.

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Carol Stinnett

March 30, 2024

OMG! I am so sorry to hear this. Joyce was such a beautiful person. I remember she celebrated my birthday with me one year. We had so much fun!! I know she is going to be missed by all!!

Dina Bell

March 23, 2024

To the Yancey Family; I would like to extend my condolences.

Miriam Jones

March 22, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darrel Mitchell

March 22, 2024

I am so sorry to hear this! My sincere prayers and condolences go to the FAMILY and friends!

Neccy

March 21, 2024

Prayers for the family, may God comfort you during your time of sorrow.

Tyrone Hibbler

March 21, 2024

My prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family

Darlene Freed

March 18, 2024

I will always remember her kindness
Darlene Stevens

Jackie Monroe

March 17, 2024

Condolences and prayers to the Yancey family.

Jackie Warfield Monroe

Denise Moore

March 15, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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