Joyce Elaine Wozniak, of Farmington, MO, passed away Feb. 13, 2019, in Farmington at the age of 84.
She was born Nov. 14, 1934, in LaPorte, IN, to the late Milton and Hazel (Grieger) Wallace.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wozniak; her daughter, Lorie Marie Wozniak; her brother, Jim Wallace; and her sister-in-law, Marlene Wallace.
Joyce met her late husband, Ralph, in high school and they were married on May 16, 1953. They celebrated 52 years of marriage before he passed away on Dec. 17, 2005.
Joyce retired as a nurse and formerly worked at Arcadia Valley Hospital and Central School District, both in Missouri. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington, MO; enjoyed traveling, and loved her little buddy, Poochie, who she took everywhere. Joyce “Granny” will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Help celebrate her life with a 4 p.m. Corona with a slice of lime!
Joyce is survived by her children, Sally (and husband Wesley) Barnes of Columbia, MO, and Kerry (and wife Sandra) Wozniak of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Sara, Mallory, Morgan and Kaleb; siblings, Joan (and husband Bob Sr.) Arnold of Champaign, IL, and Jerry Wallace of LaPorte, IN; and many friends.
A memorial visitation was held Wednesday, Feb. 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Farmington, MO.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10 N. Long St., Farmington, MO 63640.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at cozeanfuneralhome.com.