Joyce M. Maynard's Obituary
Joyce M. Maynard, age 86, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at 10:25 p.m. in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, Illinois.
Joyce was born on January 23, 1935 in Browder, KY, a baby daughter to Elvin and Hazel Woodruff (Strain) Mayes. On January 12, 1952, she married Frank Raymond Maynard in Kentucky and enjoyed 46 years of marriage together. Joyce worked for a box factory and as a store detective for Carson Perry Scott in Chicago for several years. Joyce enjoyed sewing, collecting antiques, her dogs and cooking, and she made an amazing German Chocolate Cake. Joyce was an active member of the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, Sparta, IL, where she was involved in the quilting circle and bible study groups. With her church she was able to go to Mexico with her good friend Margaret Knope. She was a devoted mom and grandmother who cherished spending time with her family.
Survivors include her one daughter, Remona L. Lawless of Ava, IL; two sons, Troy (Sherry) Maynard of Ava, IL, and Dalton (Kitty) Maynard of Watertown, WI; and seven grandchildren, Jimmy (Kristina) Maynard, Tomiya Lawless, Dalton Ray (Sharon) Maynard, David Maynard, Jesse (Tiffany) Maynard, Samantha Maynard, and Ramona Karguer. Joyce will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Daymond Keith Maynard; daughter, Deirdra K. Maynard; three brothers, Newman Mayes, Erollen Mayes, and Clarence "Rocky" Mayes.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Adam Losekamp officiating. Interment will be in the Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for funeral expenses.
Covid-19 mandates and restrictions will be adhered to and masks will be required.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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