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Johnston, Iowa

Joyce Ellen Sharp

Johnston - Joyce Ellen Sharp, 95, passed away at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center on Friday, May 1st, 2020.

A family graveside service will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens. A celebration of life for family and friends will be announced at a later date.

Born on July 22, 1924 to Martha (Stallwood) and Sidney Smith in Nettlebed, England. During World War II, Joyce met a young GI, Jack T. Sharp stationed nearby on July 15th, 1942 and married on June 13th, 1945. Joyce loved her family, friends, and church. She was an avid gardener, knitter, and winemaker. She loved to cruise and travel.

Joyce is survived by her three daughters Marian (Gary) Webber, Shelia Perdue (Marlon McCord) , and Lu (Dan) Johns; her sisters Evelyn (CIS) Kmiecik, Alice Twine, Brenda Nowak, and Sheila Hayward; five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews around the world. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Jack T. Sharp, her mother and father, brother George Smith, and son-in-law Merlin Perdue.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church or Bishop Drumm in Johnston, Iowa.

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I remember going to Hy-Vee on Sunday to hang with the noisy Lutherans (as they called themselves) Joyce was adorable and feisty. She was adorable and her accent elevated that. I remember her showing me a picture of her in her WW2 uniform. I am so sorry and I cant imagine what her family is going through. She was someone that just made me smile and I secretly (well not secretly now) low key wanted her to be my grandma. To her family I am so sorry for your loss. She was an incredible lady

Veronica Walker

May 30, 2020 | Acquaintance

So sorry to hear of Joyce's death. Remember her and the other British ladies. She was one of the friends with my mom Joan Bowers. My sincere sympathies to her daughters and Evelyn. Always smiling.

Denise Halls

May 07, 2020 | DES MOINES, IA

So sorry to hear of Joyce's death. Remember her fondly and the other British gals. My sincere sympathies to her daughters and Evelyn.

Carol Bowers

May 07, 2020 | Ankeny, IA

My thoughts are with you all in the loss of Auntie Joyce. The sadness will grow softer as time heals the pain, but may wonderful memories always remain. Love Daphne X

Daphne Bennett

May 05, 2020 | Alfreton | Family

To all the family members please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Hugs to everyone - Louis and Jan Webber.

Jan Webber

May 04, 2020 | Adel, IA

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