Joyce Ann (Allen) Essenpries, 53, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2012 at her home in Adrian, MO. Graveside/memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joyce Essenpries Memorial Fund c/o Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.
Joyce was born on July 14, 1958 in Butler, MO to Donald and Pat Allen. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1976 & went on to graduate from Nevada VoTech as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1978. She served as a nurse at Bates County Memorial Hospital and several area nursing homes, for as long as her health permitted, and was a member of the Adrian Christian Church.
Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Donald Allen and her maternal and paternal grandparents. She is survived by her two sons, Jerid (Kara) Essenpries of Archie, MO and Ryan (Brenna) Essenpries of Adrian MO. They blessed her with the pride and joy of her life, her 4 grandchildren, Tanner, Taylor, Tucker and Layla. She is also survived by her mother, Pat Allen of Butler, MO, sister, Patty (Kelly) Sieleman of Adrian, MO, brother, Donnie (Jana) Allen of Butler, MO, her beloved cat, “Sissy”, and many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
