Joyce Ann Horsley

Joyce Ann Horsley obituary, Bellefontaine, OH

Joyce Ann Horsley

Joyce Horsley Obituary

Joyce Ann Horsley, 66, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on December 17, 1958, to the late Rodney Joe and Mary Louise (Horne) Horsley.

Joyce is survived by her longtime companion, Jan “Stokey” Durr of Bellefontaine; brothers, Rodney Horsley of Russells Point, and David (Kari) Horsley of Urbana; sisters, Brenda Rogan of Bellefontaine, Christine Horsley of Bellefontaine, and Teresa Mathers of Bellefontaine; step-daughters, Charrice Fitzgerald, Floretha Jones, and Danicka Williams; nephews, David Williams, Joshua Anderson, and Brent Johnson; nieces, Keiona DySart, Dawnisha Williams, Brenda Johnson, Mary Lensman, Jayden Horsley, and Jessi Horsley; 9 great nieces, and 4 great nephews.

Along with her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by a niece, Rochelle Rogan.

Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to music, and collecting antiques. She was a dedicated fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Joyce will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 North Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311

EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME, & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Horsley family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com


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