Visitation will be from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be in Little Bonne Femme Cemetery.
She was born on February 12, 1932 in Boone County the daughter of Charles and Myrtie (Smith) Redman, both of whom preceded her in death. She was married on December 10, 1948 in Boone County to Hugh Russell Henry, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2005.
Joyce was a seamstress at the Arsell Garment Factory and later worked for State Farm Insurance for over 34 years. She enjoyed sewing, going to the boat, mowing the lawn, and dancing at Good Time Country and later at the Senior Center. She most of all loved spending time with her grandkids and family. After she retired from State Farm, she took horseback riding lessonsand rode her favorite horse Rosa. She also spent time line dancing and caring for her husband, Russell.
She is survived by: her children, Becky Benedict of Boone County, Bud (Kathy) Henry of Higbee; grandchildren, Shannon Benedict, Chad (Sheela) Henry, Shaun (Tonya) Henry, and Bobbi (Michelle) Benedict, Corey (Nikki) Gibson and Christina (Robbie) Hulett; 13 great and great great grandchildren; and one sister Vi (Don) Purdy. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Kenny Benedict; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Memorials may be given to Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church.