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Joyce Kay Rivers

1941 - 2023

Joyce Kay Rivers obituary, 1941-2023, San Antonio, TX

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1941

DIED

2023

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Joyce Rivers Obituary

Joyce Kay Rivers
January 22, 1941 - November 16, 2023
Joyce Kay Rivers, age 82, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 16, 2023. Born on January 22, 1941, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Carl and Mabel Harrison.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Joyce's departure has left a profound void in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have shared in her life's journey.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald D. Rivers, and their children: Merry Ellen Garcia (Mark), Jonathan Rivers (Rebecca), Jeffery Rivers (Janet), and Daniel Rivers (Rachel). Her memory is also honored by her grandchildren: Christopher Gutierrez, Andrew Garcia, Jonathan Rivers, Alexander Rivers, Andrea Medlin, Natalie Rivers, Kayla Garcia, Noelle Rivers, Naomi Rivers, Jessica Zimmerman, Dexter Wallingsford, Madison Wallingsford, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, and friends.

Joyce is now reunited with her parents, Carl T. Harrison and Mabel I. Harrison, her sister Virginia Holsten, her brothers Donald Harrison, Jack Harrison, Richard Harrison, Kenneth Harrison, and her grandchild Lancaster Rivers.

Visitation to celebrate Joyce's life will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Hope Center Church from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, followed by funeral services at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at Mission Burial Park South.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Antonio Express-News on Nov. 26, 2023.

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Katrina Jones Merrill

February 4, 2024

Our sincere condolences.
Praying for you.

Carol Hill

November 24, 2023

Brother and sister Rivers made such an impact on my life growing up. She will be greatly missed.

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