Joyce Lorraine Childs

Joyce Lorraine Childs obituary, Springfield, MO

Joyce Lorraine Childs

Joyce Childs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Jan. 3, 2023.

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Joyce Lorraine Childs, 98, Springfield, MO. passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, in her home, after a long illness. She was born on May 30, 1924, in Tilden, Nebraska, to Charles and Mae (Kunz) Green. A Homemaker, Joyce was a member of the Antioch Methodist Church. She loved Country & Western Music and spending time with her family.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dewey Childs, who passed away December 31, 2000 ( They were married September 15, 1947), she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Chapman, and her sister, Mary Lou Marks. Joyce is survived by her son-in-law: Rick Chapman, Grandson: Randall and Crystal Chapman and two great-grandchildren: Caitlyn and Calvin Chapman.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial to follow, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour before services, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.

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