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BORN
1943
DIED
2023
Joyce Rust Obituary
She was born on April 27, 1943 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Geri Gathman.
Joyce married Bob Rust on July 28, 1963 at the Athens Christian Church.
Mourning her passing are two daughters, Arlene (David) Stromberg and Judi (Jack) Harlan; three grandchildren, Brandon (Brittney) Harlan, Alisha (Justin) Gibbons, and Brett (Justina) Harlan; seven great-grandchildren, Matthew, Maddison, Hunter and Lily Harlan, Khloe and John Gibbons and Gabby Clark.
Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Robert M. Rust; parents, Earl and Geri Gathman; and brother, Jimmy Gathman.
Joyce was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always patient and kind.
When not spending time with her family, she loved watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball, Illini basketball, cross-stitching, and playing Hand & Foot card game.
She retired from Prairie Cardiovascular as a Medical Transcriptionist after 25 years of service.
She was a member of the West Side Christian Church, Senior Choir and Small Group Bible Study.
Joyce was loved and adored by all her knew her, she will be greatly missed.
Visitation for Joyce will be held on Monday, January 9, 2022 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral services at 10:00 AM at the Athens Christian Church with Mike Harney officiating.
Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
206 N Main P.O. Box 257, Athens, IL 62613
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