Joyce L. Hern, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Granby House in Granby, MO. Joyce was born October 16, 1936, in Jenks, OK to Thomas and Florence Belle (Cox) Steely. She had been a Carthage resident for the past 30 years and a homemaker. Her favorite pastimes were sewing and listening to bluegrass music.
Joyce was united in marriage to Donald Hern on March 22, 1985, in Eureka Springs, AR; he preceded her in death February 20, 2017.
Joyce is survived by one son, Tom Jones (Katherine) of Carthage; one daughter, Lisa Robinson (Charlie) of Claremore, OK; ten grandchildren, Taylor, Kahlie, Aaron, Deidra, David, Kate, Sayra, Tracy, Verlina and Jake, along with several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Joyce was preceded in death by one son, Mike Bruton; two brothers, Paul and Leroy Steely; two sisters, Judith Ellis and Frances Steely.
It was Joyce’s wishes to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
