Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Dec 30, 1931 – Aug 29, 2022
Ancona, Joyce Marilyn, welcomed into the arms of her beloved Joe in Heaven on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 90.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ancona; loving mother of Don (Paula) Ancona of Albuquerque, NM and Laura (John) Lee; cherished "Nana" of Kristyna (Kurtis) Woods, Anthony (Micaela), Vincent, and Veronica Ancona; great-grandmother of Daniel Woods; dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Orrell Huber; brother Arthur Huber, and her sisters, Jean Healy and Joan Bogash.
Joyce was born Dec. 30, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a prolific greeting card-giver who never forgot an occasion and a Facebook influencer (LOL). She was the most generous, unselfish person who always thought of others before herself. Watch for Hallmark stock to drop immediately. :-) She made an impact on anyone she ever met and she will be missed by all. Ditto.
Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022, 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visitation Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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May you fly with the angels!
Jeff Zarbock
September 16, 2022 | Fenton, MO | Acquaintance
Don, Laura and family-
We are heartbroken for your loss. Joyce became such an important part of our family, along with Joe (aka: Joe Cool). She was the first to send cards or messages on Facebook to mark special occasions in our family and i know countless others too. She was such a loving and kind person who will be dearly missed. Thinking and praying for her and her reunion with Joe in heaven❤
With Sympathy,
Laura, Carl , Carl jr and Elise Artino
Laura Artino
September 15, 2022 | North Ridgeville, OH | Family
I will miss you my dear friend Joyce.best friends forever! Love always Rita
Rita Winslow
September 15, 2022 | Westlake, OH | Family
When we moved to St. Louis 11 years ago we didn't have any family in the area. We moved in across the street from Joyce and Joe, who welcomed us and our children as if we were a part of theirs. My children have fond memories of visiting with Joyce and I will miss her quick wit and sweet demeanor she bestowed on us. She was a wonderful woman who will be dearly missed by us all! I am happy to know though, that she is back with Joe watching over all of us. I feel so lucky to have had her...
Katelyn Stevens
September 13, 2022 | Manchester, MO | Neighbor
Great obit. I wish I'd known her
Chuck
September 12, 2022
Joyce Ancona, God's gift to her husband and children and grandchildren. A gift of memory, hope, faith and love that will now linger in our minds forever. A gift that God called home to heaven. May she rejoice in the Lord always and again we say rejoice.
Steve Freeman
September 12, 2022 | Albuquerque, NM | Coworker
Auntie Joyce was the most thoughtful, selfless, trustworthy and loving person I think I have ever known. She never betrayed anyone's trust . . . she also had a great sense of humor. One of my favorite stories about her is when she and Uncle Joe had a car accident after eating at their favorite Italian restaurant and she had left over eggplant parmesean in the car. As she was telling me about the accident and how she was in so much pain, she couldn't remember what happened or much...
Gail Atherton
September 11, 2022 | Berwyn, IL | Family
I worked with Joyce after her surgery. She was invincible. Despite her struggle she remained cheerful and hopeful. She was sweet and thoughtful and I will never forget her. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Linda Neal
September 11, 2022 | Chesterfield, MO | Friend
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Ancona´s passing. Joyce and Joe were our "adopted " Aunt and Uncle here in St. Louis. Both our families moved here from Chicago about the same time and ended up in the same neighborhood and St Joseph´s parish. I don´t believe that was just by chance. I think our parents needed each other at that time and forged a beautiful and blessed life long friendship. Rest In Peace Joyce, love you Joe. God Bless the Ancona family. Love you all! Tony Salerno and Family.
Tony Salerno
September 11, 2022 | Friend
