of Mountain Home, AR
February 5, 1922 - December 31, 2010
Margaret E. Joyce, age 88, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at Good Samaritan Village, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Mrs. Joyce was born to Oscar L. and Ethel Amanda St. John on February 5, 1922, in Smithville, MO. She graduated from North Kansas City High School, and in 1944 graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO as a Registered Nurse. She married Bryan Arner Joyce, June 4, 1944 in Kansas City, MO.
Mrs. Joyce and her husband moved to Mtn. Home in 1946 for the construction of the Bull Shoals Dam, where she operated the first aid station. After the completion of the Dam, Mrs. Joyce worked at Saltzman's Hospital in Mtn. Home until the opening of Baxter General Hospital, where she served as the first head nurse. Mrs. Joyce finished her nursing career as the first school nurse for Nelson-Wilks Elementary.
Mrs. Joyce traveled extensively including trips to Russia, Egypt, China, Australia, Peru, Ireland, England, Switzerland and Israel. She enjoyed playing Bridge and caring for her roses and azaleas.
Mrs. Joyce is survived by three daughters, Ann Nelson (Robert) of Mtn. Home, Susan McGinnis (Perry) of Greenfield, IN, and Mary Lynn Marsano (Jose) of Lima Peru; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jane Fisher (Independence, MO) and Martha Henneburg (Lampoc, California), and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, her loving husband, Bryan, and two grandbabies.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 9:30 to 11:00 am at Roller Funeral Home with funeral services immediately following. Interment will be at Baxter Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to The Good Samaritan Society, Hospice of the Ozarks, or First Baptist Church of Mtn. Home.
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22 Condolence(s)
Good Samaritan Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ms. Margaret will be missed by her family here at Good Samaritan Society. Our condolences and prayers are with you during your time of loss. We hope you feel the loving arms of our Heavenly Father around you at this time.
Joyce Wiseman
Monday, January 10, 2011
Margaret, Bryan, Ann, Susan, and Mary Lynn were the absolute best neighbors anyone could have growing up as a child. Especially for the forturnate kids in the neighborhood, like me, who were in and out of their house hundreds of times. I remember just how kind Margaret was to me as a child. I used to go in her bedroom and look at her small, lovely shoes, her jewelry and her clothes. She seemed like a beautiful queen to me. Her smile and laugh always made me feel good inside. When I think of her now, I feel the same way. As a child, I also felt her strength and her faith which were just a natural part of her personality. I will never forget the positive imput she had in my growing up years. I was so blessed to have Margaret as a sweet neighbor who was such a wonderful role model to me as I was in the process of becoming a woman myself. Thank you Margaret!
Mary Sue Mooney Lewis
Saturday, January 8, 2011
May the Lord comfort you in this time of loss of a lovely lady.
Mary Sue
Jo Ann Roden
Saturday, January 8, 2011
I knew Margaret as a school nurse and a bridge player. She had such a sweet spirit. I have thought of you and care about your loss.
Michael Wiseman
Saturday, January 8, 2011
When I was growing up in the 1950’s across Wade Street from the Joyce family, Margaret Joyce seemed to me much like another mother. The first encounter I had with her was when she administered the ether for an emergency appendectomy at the Saltzman Clinic in 1954. Thereafter I regularly encountered her as I borrowed her daughters for various purposes or sneaked into the house to look at husband Brian Joyce’s Esquire magazines. Two impressions linger: One is unfailing humor. She loved kids, and being one, she loved me. The other was remarkable, level-headed good sense that contributed much to her skill in nursing. I miss her, and as I too grow older, I miss the sense of security that mothers like Margaret created for children, both their own and the interlopers like myself.
Arlene Montgomery
Friday, January 7, 2011
The members of the Captain Nathan Watkins Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, extend our condolences for the loss of our member Margaret Joyce. May your memories give you comfort and may God give you strength and peace in this sad time.
Jan (Manes) Fletcher
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Dear family,
My condolences in the death of Mrs. Joyce. I remember her from her school nursing days. I loved the way she wore her nursing uniform so proudly. She, along with some other folks, helped me to decide that nursing was the career I wanted to follow. May the peace of Christ comfort and soothe you. Jan Fletcher
Velma Willard Cotter
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Susan, I was sadden when hearing of the loss of your sweet mother. She touched many hearts during her years of nursing. May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God Bless each of you.
Earnest & Allene Perry
Monday, January 3, 2011
Our deepest sympathy, Ann, to you and your family. Earnest worked with your Mom for many years at the school and has great respect and admiration for her. We both send our condolences and prayers.
"Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry. God never blinks."
Brenda Jarvis
Monday, January 3, 2011
wanted to share my memories of Margaret with you.I did her hair for many years,and we had many good laughs, I know how much she loved her family and that you will miss her dearly.I am proud that I had the opportunity to know her.
Sincerly,
Brenda Jarvis
Mrs. Peggy Hughes
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sincere Sympathy on your loss. Mrs. Joyce was nurse at Saltzmans Hospital, when my first child was born, in 1950.. I remember her, as a very kind and good Nurse. In later years, my husband worked for U. S.. Corp. of Engineers, and Mrs. Joyce's husband, Bryan, was his Supervisor. He too, was a fine Man. May your good memories comfort you. Sincerely, Mrs. J. W. Hughes.
Fred & Bert Eihl & Family
Monday, January 3, 2011
To: Mac & Susan McGinnis and family and all of Margaret "Granny" Joyce's families and friends-we send you much love, hugs and prayers to you all!
(Mac's sister)
Carolyn(Alexander)Leuenhagen
Monday, January 3, 2011
I have wonderful memories of Ms Joyce as our leader when we were candy stripers. I am very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful example to us all!
Linda S. Jenkins
Monday, January 3, 2011
My sincere condolences. Mrs. Joyce was always such a lovely and gracious lady who cared for so many people in their sicknesses and health and will be missed by so many. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda
Marta Henley Matthews
Monday, January 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I cannot remember not knowing Mrs. Joyce. Your precious parents and grandparents were such wonderful friends of my parents for so long. It is sad to see them pass away. I shall remember he fondly.
tom & davene sharp
Monday, January 3, 2011
To Ann and Robert:
We extend our sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Tom and Davene Sharp
Vickey Harris Greer
Monday, January 3, 2011
Mrs. Joyce, Nelson-Wilks School Nurse, is one of my earliest childhood memories that have lasted over 40 years of my life. As our school nurse she was very sweet, always wore starched white uniforms and a beautiful smile. You knew when you walked into her office feeling sick.. that all would be well..and you would probably live to the end of the school day... = )
Praying comfort and peace to the family of this wonderful woman.
Jane Ketchum
Monday, January 3, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Jane Ketchum
Paula Roddy
Monday, January 3, 2011
so sorry for your loss
I remember how sweet Mrs.Joyce was-she was a very kind lady
I remember her from my housecleaning days in Mtn.Home-I worked for her for awhile
with deepest sympathy&condolences
Sincerely,Paula
Sue
Monday, January 3, 2011
Ladies, I know you will miss her. What a lovely lady. I'm so glad you had her for so many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Ross
Sunday, January 2, 2011
My prayers are with you during this time.
Anna Mae Holland
Sunday, January 2, 2011
What a blessing this lady has been. Her whole life was spending serving others. Just think of the many lifes she has touch!! Prayer go out to her family.
God Bless
Anna Mae