Joyce Marie Word

Joyce Marie Word, age 78, of St. Joseph passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2024, after a short illness.  She was a homemaker and known as Mama Joyce to many.  Joyce was of the Church of Christ faith.

Joyce is survived by:

Daughters: Kelly McMasters (Steve) and Sherrie Townsend (Toby)

Grandchildren: Cody Bailey, Kelsey McMasters, Eli Word and Kaitlin Word

Sister: Gail McMurtrey (Phillip)

Brothers Wayne Kilpatrick (Brenda) and David Kilpatrick (Debbie)

Many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by:

Husband: James Edward Word

Son: Nicki Word

Parents: C.W. and Eva Dean Kilpatrick

Brother: Oscar Kilpatrick

Visitation will be Friday July 5, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Greenhill Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be Saturday at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel.   Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Wilson, Casey Wilson, Barkley Wilson, Alex Kilpatrick and Ben Hayes.