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Joyce WHITCOMB Obituary

CARTHAGE, Ill. -- Joyce Lynn Whitcomb, 48, of Carthage, passed away in her home at 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. Joyce was born Sept. 8, 1961, in Carthage, the daughter of James and Dorothy (Kiesow) Brierton. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1979. She was united in marriage to Paul Whitcomb at the Ferris Christian Church in 1982. Joyce had worked at the Hancock County Mental Health Center in Carthage for over 10 years. Joyce is survived by three children, James P. Whitcomb of Carthage, Andrew Whitcomb of Carthage and Ashley A. (Jared) Squier of Ferris; their father, Paul Whitcomb of Burnside; three brothers, Dennis (Pat) Brierton of Phoenix, Ariz., Mike (Theresa) Brierton of Abilene, Texas, and Roger (Kathy) Brierton of Carthage; one sister, Patty (John) Thomas of New Whiteland, Ind.; and a mother and father-in-law, Jim and Carol Whitcomb of Burnside. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Gary Brierton; and two sisters, Cinda and Sandra Brierton in infancy. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Pilot Grove Cemetery near Burnside. VISITATION: 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 p.m. MEMORIALS: A memorial fund has been established. ARRANGEMENTS: Printy Funeral Home, Carthage Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28, 2009.

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Joseph Meyer, MD

January 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Joyce and her family. I had the pleasure of having Joyce as one of my patients several years ago. The strength of her spirit always impressed me.

December 28, 2009

Please accept my heartfelt condolences to your family. May God grant you the peace that excels all thoughts and guard your hearts (Philip. 4:7) during this time. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

December 28, 2009

The Little family extend their sympathy to Joyce's family. I always found Joyce to be upbeat and a very brave person who faced some difficult circumstances in her short life. May you find peace and comfort in the memories that you have of her. She will be missed by many. Jim and Sandy Little family.

charles trovillion

December 28, 2009

The Trovillion Family in Washington, Ill adds our prayers for the family at this time of grief.

Becky Hopkins

December 28, 2009

I grew up with Joyce in Ferris and graduated with her from Carthage High School. I have such fond memories of her and our childhood. I am so sorry she had to suffer so much; she had a huge heart and was loved by many. Her family is in my prayers.

Jan Tweedell Bailey

December 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, in this most difficult time.

DORIS MAPES

December 26, 2009

THEY DID NOT COME ANY SWEETER THAN JOYCE.SHE NEVER HAD A HARSH WORD TO SAY ABOUT ANYONE.WE DONT HAVE TO WONDER WHERE SHE IS BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW SHE IS IN HEAVEN.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER CHILDREN DURING THIS HARD TIME. GOD BLESS.

Gary Jones

December 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jack Erbes

December 26, 2009

Many years have past since I have known Joyce. One thing I have never forgotten from those many years ago was a difference between a clove of garlic and a bulb of garlic, and how to make a teriffic pot of chili. I can only hope that Joyce was able to keep and take her giggle with her.

Remember only the good and fun times!

Bobbi Cleesen

December 25, 2009

To the children and family of Joyce,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time in your lives. May you find peace in your hearts, she is in a better place now. Remember the good times, they will be with you forever. She was a great person and friend, she will be missed so much.
Bobbi Cleesen

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