Joyce M Birdwell., 84 passed away September 21, 2013. Joyce was born in Valley Falls, KS to Ross and Enola (Alcock) Ellis. She was a business woman for her family’s drug store and a homemaker. Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband; Richard Matthews, second husband; Chris Birdwell, stepson; Rick Birdwell. Survived by son; Kenneth Matthews, step son; Chris (LeAnn) Birdwell, grandchildren; Brian Matthews, Brett Matthews, Blaine Birdwell, Bryce Birdwell, Kelly Birdwell, Richard (Mandy) Birdwell. Family has requested no service at this time.