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Joyce Rosena Kelly
09/27/1927 — 03/05/2007
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Tacoma, Washington
Joyce Rosena Kelly
Joyce R. Kelly, 79, of Richland, passed away March 5, 2007 in Richland. She was born September 27, 1927 in Tacoma, Washington to John and Helen Christilaw McDougald and lived in the Tri-Cities for 34 years. She retired after 17 years with Westinghouse and then worked for McDonalds for five years and Walmart for two years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Valerie Crawforth; and by King, her beloved cat.
Survivors include daughters Debra Rose of Nampa, ID and Roseanne Davis and husband Kevin of Richland, WA; grandson Brian Crawforth of Nampa, ID; granddaughters Dawn English and husband Loren of Kennewick, WA, April Murry and husband Michael of West Richland, WA and Audra Beatty and husband Lonnie of Spokane, WA; great-grandchildren Kiersten, Leah, Nicholas, Cheyenne, Lane, Harlee, Morgyn, Tiffany and Brittney; sister Gloria Dugan and husband Darrell of Spanaway, WA; two nieces and one nephew.
Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all. She was an inspiration to everyone. She loved to work in her garden, take care of her houseplants and cook for her family. She always wore a smile which made her the perfect greeter for Walmart and McDonalds. She enjoyed crocheting and doing embroidery pieces for her family, which we will cherish always.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 9, 2007 at Einans Funeral Home, Richland, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday the 8th, also at Einans Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joyces name to the American Heart Association, 140 S. Arthur St. Ste. 610, Spokane, WA 99202.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Joyce was one of my very favorite people.
Our thoughts are with you in your time of loss.
Sincerely
Gaye,Joyce and the Whyme Gang
Joyce was such a wonderful person, in the 21 years I have known her, I have had the priveledge to spend time with her and feel the love that she so freely gave. We will miss all the times she came to be a part of our special family gatherings. She will be missed dearly. My thoughts, prayers and love are with my best friend Dawn, her husband Loren, children Leah & Nicholas, My other mom – Roseanne her husband Kevin and “other sisters” – Audra & April and there families. I pray that you all find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time.
She was my grandma and such an insperation to all that new and met her. She had the biggest heart. I will love and miss her forever.
I was sorry to read about Joyce’s passing, and that I
was unable to attend the
service.
I worked with Joyce at Westinghouse and enjoyed getting to know her and hear
about her family that she was
so proud of. I know you will
miss her greatly.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joyce is my Mom and the best Mom in the world I am So glad that I had her for my Mother!
We were so close and talked everyday about anything and everything. She always had time and I am missing here ALOT.
I hope for all that read this and knew her that they too will have a person in their life that meant as much as my Mom meant to me. It is important to tell the ones you love that you love them as she and I did all the time. The best part is that it was true! This world lacks good people and now we are short one of the BEST!!!!
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Joyce Rosena Kelly