Joyce V. Hammons, 69, of Novinger, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2023. The daughter of James Paul & Betty Anne (Young) Hammons, she was born on November 27, 1953 in Kirksville. Joyce graduated from Novinger High School in 1971.
Over the years Joyce was employed at Thousand Hills State Park, Arizona Department of Health, March of Dimes, Old Towne Clothing, and Party Mart as well as managing the family farm. She was very involved in the community and served in many roles especially with Novinger Renewal, Novinger Housing Association and Novinger United Methodist Church where she was a member.
Joyce is survived by a sister, Beverly Hammons and family of New York State, along with an aunt, many cousins and a host of long-time friends.
A memorial service will take place on Sunday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the former United Methodist Church, 606 Davis Street, in Novinger. Memorials are suggested to Novinger Renewal, P.O. Box 24, Novinger, MO 63559.