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Joyce Markley Obituary
December 30, 1936 - August 10, 2021
Wichita, Kansas - Born Joyce Marie Metzinger to Henry Herman and Dolores Theresa Metzinger of Caldwell, KS. Joyce was a graduate of Wichita State University and shared her love of children by teaching grade school in Wichita and Topeka, KS. Later she lived her passion as a writer and playwright, producing many plays around the state. She created the nonprofit organization, Signature Exploratory Theatre and Arts (SETA), promoting an introduction into and support of local talent. She used her gift of communication for community involvement and promoting changes she wanted to see. Finally, Joyce often wrote to and about those with whom she shared an immense love and devotion and gratitude.
Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Markley; her parents, Henry and Dolores; her sister, Mary Frances; her brother, Mark Carroll; nephew, Aaron Metzinger; niece, Charisma Metzinger.
She is survived by her two daughters, Carrie (Jeff) Moore of Kechi, and Audrey (Mike) Heiland of Wichita; grandchildren, Rhae Ann (Chris) Burt, Byron (Monica) Moore, Zach (Amanda) Heiland, all of Kansas City, KS, Nick Heiland and Tate Heiland of Wichita; great-granddaughter, Maia Tayte Burt; siblings include, Dolores Ann (Martin) Brown, Paul (Cheri) Metzinger, Dale (Alice) Metzinger, Gloria (Gene) Meyer, Marion (Virginia) Metzinger; and many nieces and nephews.
Rosary will be at 4:00 pm, Sunday, August 15, 2021; Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am, Monday, August 16, 2021, both at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church, 4910 N. Woodlawn, Bel Aire, KS. Graveside Service will be at 3:30 pm at Caldwell Cemetery, in her hometown of Caldwell, KS.
Memorials have been established with: Guild Hall Players c/o St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67208; or the National Indian Education Association, 1514 P St., Ste. B., Washington, DC 20005.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Kathleen Jenkins (aka Kathy O´Bleness)
August 26, 2021
I knew your Mother from the old Rent-A-Center days and years after. We lost touch after she married Don. She was beautiful inside and out! My condolences to you and your family. She will be missed.
Barbara Hoffmann
August 15, 2021
We all so loved having Joyce as part of our lunch group for 12 years. We dearly miss and love her dearly.
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B & Moni
August 13, 2021
So blessed to have a very special grandma full of life, love and compassion. From trips we were able to take together to the Lake, Mexico, Hawaii and abroad, some of our favorite trips were simply to your house, sitting by the fire and enjoying the warmth you gave us and the entire family.
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Aug
15
Rosary
4:00 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church
4910 N. Woodlawn, Bel Aire, KS
Aug
16
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church
4910 N. Woodlawn, Bel Aire, KS
Aug
16
Graveside service
3:30 p.m.
Caldwell Cemetery
Caldwell, KS
Funeral services provided by:
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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