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Lori Joyce Obituary
She was born Sept. 26, 1959, in Jacksonville, to Charles "Bud" and Mary Williams, and her mother survives. She married Gale Joyce on Aug. 4, 1978, in Greenfield, and he survives.
Also surviving is a daughter, Leah Joyce of Collinsville; and a son, Joel Joyce of Greenfield; two sisters, Diana (Steve) Schirz of Greenfield and Julie Myers of Keosauqua, Iowa; two brothers, Kevin (Diane) Williams of Rockbridge and Jeff Williams of Godfrey; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her dad.
Lori worked for many years for her dad at Williams Propane Co. in Greenfield, before purchasing it and naming it Williams Gas Co. She graduated from Greenfield High School Class of 1977, and was a member of the Faith Bible Church in Greenfield.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield, and funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Wood Cemetery, north of Greenfield. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Bible Church or the Brenda Lewis-Axiom Ministries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lori Joyce
Mike Brown
November 10, 2012
Sorry for your loss Gayle....
November 9, 2012
Gale, Our love and prayers are with you and your family. Jamie & Dave (Stille) Smith
Laniece Vahle
November 9, 2012
I was so saddened to hear about Lori. She was a beautiful person.
Margo Theivagt
November 8, 2012
My prayers are with both the Joyce and Williams family at your time of loss. I remember Lori and was sorry to hear about her passing.
Sherryl Trusty Shannon
November 8, 2012
Mary C - Never knew your daughter but knew you from the good old days at PMAH and I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bill @ Rita Vaniter
November 8, 2012
Gale, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Val (Miller) Hudson
November 8, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy to the Joyce and Williams families.
Louise Buhlig
November 7, 2012
I never met Lori personally, but had manly conversations on the phone, as I am a long-time customer. She was always so helpful and kind. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing.
Lori Bergschneider Taylor
November 7, 2012
My heart goes out to you all - I have been keeping Lori and your whole family in my prayers and will continue to do so. May Lori have peace now...
STACEY ALBERS
November 7, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
November 7, 2012
the whole family will deeply miss you. you gave it your all. i will miss your beautiful smile.
November 7, 2012
the whole family will miss you deeply. you gave it your all. will miss you beautiful smile. Janet L.
maurice lee
November 7, 2012
prayers for all of you...Maurice and Jill
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