Mary B. Joyce, 65, of Keyesport, died on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded as per the wishes of the family. No services will be held. The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville with the cremation services.
Mrs. Joyce was born on Oct. 8, 1956, the daughter of Charles and Patricia (Haniford) Kopsie, in Alton. She married David Joyce on Nov. 1, 1984 in Alton and they were married for 37 years.
She loved to read, especially a good romance novel. She enjoyed being outdoors where she could go camping and gardening and taking care of the vegetable stand. She was a school bus driver during the school year and worked for many years at VIP in Wood River. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, was a good friend and a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, David, of Keyesport; daughter Michelle Kopsie of Wood River; grandchildren, Katie, Sabrina and Waylen Kopsie of Wood River; sisters, Michelle Roberts of Brighton, Debra Kopsie of Alton and Gloria Kopsie of Litchfield; brothers, Charles (Karen) Kopsie, Jr. of Tennessee, and Patrick (Ginny) Thatcher of Godfrey; a niece, Lisa (Bobby) Reynolds of Hillsboro; several nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews; and best friend, Debbie Gillis of Cottage Hills.
Mrs. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers-in-law, Willy Arnold and Keith Roberts.
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