Joyce A. Little

Today, Heaven is a little brighter with a new shining star. Joyce Ann Little made her last call on February 17, 2021. Joyce was born to Howard A. Harvey and Norma M. Harvey (Larison) on November 20, 1934 in Elwood, Indiana. Joyce grew up in Indianapolis in a loving family, the third of four children. She loved stories of her father telling her to make mud pies just so she would get out of the few hairs left on his head and being excited that people actually bought them for a nickel a pie, or the time he convinced her that she had to dig for worms in the garden for her dinner. You had the impression that she followed him around constantly. Her first job in the 1950’s was as an Indiana Bell Operator. After she raised her family, she went back to work as a Receptionist for Regency Electronics in Lawrence and other companies until she retired completely 20 years ago. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, being active in her church, family reunions, bowling in earlier years, golfing until her hips said otherwise, lunches with girlfriends, always playing cards, particularly Euchre, raising Great Danes, needlework, crafts, selling handmade cards for a time and spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in death by her late husband, Frank J. Little, Jr, her parents, her sister Mary Evelyn Armstrong and her bother Bobby G. Harvey. She is survived by her four children, Leslie, Jeffrey (Martha), Loraine (Michael), and Scott (Jesseca), her grandchildren, Jeremy, Brandon, Craig, Davis and Anna, her sister Karen Manley, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A graveside service offered by Rev. Diane Spleth of Allisonville Christian Church will be held on February 26, 2021 at 1:00 at Washington Park East Cemetery for the family. Due to the virus, we ask that you keep safe and raise a toast to Mom, tell a joke, play a game of Euchre and remember the spirit of this most wonderful lady. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in her honor.