Joyce Elaine Haggard's Obituary
Joyce Elaine Haggard, age 78, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 5:25 a.m. in Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare, DuQuoin, IL.
Joyce was born on December 26, 1942 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to John Morris and Reathel (Morrisey) Tilley. She married Robert Haggard, Sr. in DuQuoin, IL and he preceded her in death on May 25, 1998. Joyce loved going to church and was a faithful member of Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL, where she was an active member of the Prayer Group. She had worked as a dietary aide at Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, IL for many years. Joyce loved spending time with her family and cooking.
Survivors include her nine children, Raymond (Joyce) Wallace of St. Petersburg, FL, Michael (Rachelle) Wallace of DuQuoin, IL, Jack (Heike) Wallace of Mt. Vernon, IL, Martha (Rick) Neal of DuQuoin, IL, Mary Williams of DuQuoin, IL, Melinda Russell of DuQuoin, IL, John (Leslie) Wallace of St. Louis, MO, Pamela (Brad) Zimmerman of Bradley, IL and Katheleen Roberson of DuQuoin, IL; three step-children, Sheryl (Miguel) Barbosa of Bradley, IL, Janice Haggard of Bourbonnais, IL and Robert (Bobbie) Haggard, Jr. of Bradley, IL; two brothers, Clyde Tilley, Sr. of Bradley, IL and George (Lori) Tilley of DuQuoin, IL; a sister, Jackie Carter of Mulkeytown, IL; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, James Tilley and Norman Tilley; four sisters, Ilene Dunmeyer, Louise Dunmeyer, Clare Nell Worthington and Bertha Carter; and two grandsons, Michael Gene Wallace and Joey Haggard.
Funeral services will be held at Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Gaylen Holden officiating. Interment will be in Old DuQuoin Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL.
Visitation will be at Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
Covid-19 mandates and restrictions will be adhered to.
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