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Joyce Higdon Obituary
CREVE COEUR -- Joyce E. Higdon, 90, of Creve Coeur passed away at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Washington Senior Living.
Born October 28, 1929, in Hopedale to Amos and Emma (Betzelberger) Sutter, she married George Higdon Sr. on October 29, 1948, in Peoria. He died in 1975. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, George Higdon Jr.; one daughter, Mary Higdon; two brothers; and one sister.
Surviving are two sons, Darrell (Jaque) Higdon of Memphis, Tennessee, and Tom (Linda) Higdon of Creve Coeur; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Joyce had worked at Hunt's Restaurant in Peoria for 33 years, retiring as manager in 1993.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Joyce enjoyed reading, embroidering, playing bingo and volunteering at the local food bank.
Joyce was a long time member of Creve Coeur Christian Church.
Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Pastors John Plunkett and Bill Holley will officiate. A private family visitation will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Creve Coeur Christian Church, 101 Thorncrest Drive, Creve Coeur, Illinois 61610.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Rick Bowers
July 18, 2020
She was my first boss , and she was loved by my whole family , mom work at Hunt's and Joyce watch all of kids grow up . She was and will truly be missed sweetest and best boss I ever had , R.I.P. Joyce , your boy Rick Bowers.
Randy,Ellie,Mary Vogel
July 17, 2020
Always in our hearts.
Barbara Tidd
July 17, 2020
My mother, Joanne Funcannon, worked for Joyce at Hunts for many years. As a young girl, I enjoyed Joyce's sense of humor and knew that her friendship w/my mom was special. Love and prayers for her and the Higdon family.
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