Joyce Ann Hunter

Joyce Ann Hunter, 81, of Ossian, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her home. Joyce was born July 6, 1941 in Fort Wayne, daughter to the late James Beckham and Myrtle (Lewis) Morgan. She attended Ossian High School, was a member of Ossian United Methodist Church, and enjoyed worshipping at Hope Missionary Church with her family. Joyce worked at many different businesses throughout her life, allowing her to enjoy her passion of helping others. Surviving are her children, Lisa (Tom) Bates of Ossian and Lex (Janice) Hunter of Bluffton; grandchildren, Zach Zoll, Morgan (Rory) Meriwether, Brent Bates, Nathan Bates, Stephanie Topp, Luke (Kayla) Hunter, and Alex (Haley) Hunter; 13 great grandchildren; and sister, Doris Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Lance Hunter in 1994; and sisters, Lillian Stoppenhagen, Juanita Walker, and Dorothy Clark. A time of gathering and visitation for Joyce will be held Monday, January 30, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana 46777, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM. Contributions in Joyce's memory may be made to Bi-County Services. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com for the Hunter family.