Joyce Lea Ward, age 82 of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Foxwood Springs Living Center surrounded by her loving family.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Raymore Cemetery.
Joyce was born in Jordan, Missouri on May 6, 1941 to Orville Driskill and Eva (Bybee) Driskill. After graduating high school, Joyce continued her education. She was a life long Minister’s wife and faithful member of Countryside Bible Church in Peculiar, Missouri. Joyce worked as a mail carrier and was a member of the Rural Route Carrier Missouri Union #16. In life, Joyce loved bird watching, reading, coloring, gardening, and absolutely loved being a grandmother.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Eva Driskill.
She is survived by her husband Don Ward; children, Gail Williams (Glen) and Robin Simpson (Jim); sister Janice Chapman; four grandchildren, Brandi Riggs (Wesley), Ben Williams (Ally), Ashley Simpson (Brady Tierney), and Alex Wilson (Brad); and six great grandchildren, Gabe, Lexis, Eva, Ezra, Reese, and Carson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Sarah Cannon online at www.sarahcannon.com
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278