Joyce Ann (Reece) Roberts, 89, of Rea, MO, went to her heavenly home on September 5, 2024.
She was born on August 20, 1935 to John and Ura (Courtney) Reece. Joyce married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Roberts, on February 20, 1955 and together they made their home on the farm. Born into this union were son Randy (Linda) Roberts and daughter Deann (Bill) Schellhorn. Her life was centered around their family that she loved so much.
Joyce enjoyed hosting family dinners, complete with homemade ice cream, for all the family including brothers’ and sisters’ families as well. She loved going to all the kids and grandkids activities and did so until her health would no longer allow it. Bob and Joyce celebrated 65 years of marriage before Bob’s death in 2020.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her parents; brothers George, David, Jay, Glenn and Frank Reece; sisters Geraldine Trapp, Ernestine Donaly, Dorothy Nicholas, and infant sister Eddie Lea Reece.
Joyce is survived by her son Randy (Linda) Roberts and daughter Deann (Bill) Schellhorn; Grandchildren Kurt (Darcy) Roberts, Kelly (Tim) Dolan, Ryan (Amy) Schellhorn, Scott (Nicole) Schellhorn, Troy (Megan) Schellhorn; 13 great-grandchildren, Bryson, Kaylee, Josiah, Nikolus, Luke, Isaak, Claire, Logan, Kate, Deklan, Mason, Mylz, and Michael; and several nieces and nephews.
Joyce had a very compassionate heart for any child in need or a child with a sickness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children. Or, perhaps you know a child that has a need you can help in Joyce’s memory.
Celebration of Life will be held on at 10:00 AM Monday, September 9, 2024, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel in Savannah. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday, September 8, 2024, at our chapel. Interment will follow at the Savannah Cemetery.
