Joyce Ann Hunt

Joyce Ann Hunt, age 82, of Palmyra, Il. died Tuesday morning (April 8, 2025) at home with her loving husband holding her hand.
She was born November 4, 1942 in Palmyra, Il. daughter of the late Charles Edward and Lucille Ella Weller Thursby.
She married Donald Glenn Hunt on September 24, 1961 and he survives.
Also surviving are their children, Steve Hunt (Gala) and Richard Hunt (Amy) all of Palmyra, Il., and Kevin Hunt (Peggy) of West Palm, Fl.; grandchildren, Garrett Hunt (Lindsey), Logan Hunt, and Isabella Hunt; a brother, Howard Thursby; and several nieces and nephews.
Joyce was a 1960 graduate of Palmyra High School. In her early years, she volunteered as a 4-H leader and Cub Scout den mother. She cared a lot about staying active in the community. She helped the family farm by running tractors and hauling grain and taking meals to the fields. Also, during that time, worked for P+M Elevator and Smoky Jennings Chevrolet. Joyce was very active in her church (Pleasant Dale Baptist Church), having served as the organist for several years. She was a key volunteer with the Macoupin Baptist Association, spending countless hours organizing Senior Adult Ministries meetings. She and Don were members at the Prairie Land Dance Club. They both enjoyed taking vacations and traveling together. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday (April 12, 2025) at Stults-Neece Chapel in Palmyra, Il. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Palmyra American Legion or Baptist Children's Home & Family Services and sent to Stults-Neece Chapel, 349 Tanner, Waverly, Il. 62692.