Joyce Ann Smith

1930 - 2016

Joyce Ann Smith obituary, 1930-2016, Marshfield, MO

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Day Funeral Home

1075 State HWY CC

Marshfield, Missouri

Joyce Smith Obituary

Joyce Ann (Ellis) Smith

Joyce Ann (Ellis) Smith, 85, Marshfield, daughter of Herbert and Sally (D'Orton) Ellis was born December 16, 1930 in Marshfield, and departed this life September 5, 2016 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.D; and one sister, Doris Sue Crosswhite.

Joyce is survived by her daughters, Melinda Leonard and husband, Gordon and Connie Smith both of Marshfield; grandchildren, Aryn Leonard of Arlington, VA, Erica Leonard of Coco Beach, FL, Gordon Leonard III and wife, Hsiao-Hui of Phoenix, Maryland, and Greg Leonard and wife, Colleen of New York; great grandchildren, Zoe' Leonard and, Gordon Leonard IV; one brother, Joe Ellis and wife Dorothy, state of California; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Joyce Smith will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday September 8, 2016 at Day Funeral Home, Marshfield, MO, with burial in Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 Wednesday, September 7th in the funeral home chapel. In Lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cherry Blossom Festival Auxiliary and left in care of the funeral home.

Published by News-Leader on Sep. 7, 2016.
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How I will miss you, my dear, supportive friend! Heaven will be more fun with you there.

Neva Schroder

September 8, 2016

Joyce...My Friend..I know you are now
resting in peace with no more pain....I know you and CD are dancing with the Angels.....We Love you...Reta And Charles Mathis..

RETA Mathis

September 7, 2016

We will miss Joyce so much. She was a very special lady. She made the holidays so special for us. We have so many wonderful memories that we are so thankful for. She is now re-united with her love, CD.

Tracie and Gary Mitchell

September 7, 2016

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1075 State HWY CC Mailing address: PO Box 75, Marshfield, MO 65706

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