Born on May 25, 1942, in Columbus, Kansas, to Ed and Cora Hays, Joyce was a woman of deep love, kindness, and quiet strength. She graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1960 and went on to pursue higher education. On June 3, 1960, she married Richard Eugene Jeffery.
Joyce dedicated her working years as a telephone operator and customer service representative in the insurance industry and at the U.S. Post Office. She had a generous heart and a joyful spirit that touched everyone she met. Joyce found joy in crocheting, music, laughter, and animals—but above all, she cherished the time spent with her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Sandra Metz (Mark), her siblings Lucille Ufford, Vernon, Claude, and Clyde Hays, and her grandson, Andrew Jeffery.
Joyce is survived by her children: Richard Jeffery (Trina) of Walker, MO, and Edward Jeffery (Debbie) of Independence, MO; her sister Sandra Brewer (Billy) of Kansas City, KS; and her grandchildren: Anthony Jeffery of Wichita, KS, William Jeffery (Ashton) of Walker, MO, Christopher Jeffery (Emily) of Nevada, MO, Jessica Eales (Shawn) of Linn, MO, Sara Meggs of Kansas City, MO, Julie Jeffery of El Dorado Springs, Adam Jeffery of Kansas, Cornia Martin of Walker, MO, and Carson Jeffery of Walker, MO. She also leaves 22 great-grandchildren and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, June 28th, at Ferry Funeral Home with a memorial service following at 2:00 pm with Pastor Chad Baily officiating.
