Joyce Lathrom Obituary

Joyce Lucille Lathrom

Funeral services for Joyce Lucille Lathrom, 81, Lawrence will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. She died Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

She was born on October 7, 1931 in Kimball, South Dakota the daughter of Claude F. and Grace B. (Wilson) Fuson.

She worked at Hillcrest Billiards for ten years, at the VFW for four years and volunteered at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for six years.

She was a life member of Women's Auxiliary VFW Post 852, Eagle Lodge Women's Auxiliary #309, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary, and Lawrence Women's Bowling Association.

The family will greet friends from 3 - 4 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Spry, Lawrence, Bennie Sooby, and wife, Susan, Rockford, IL; and four grandchildren, Jeff and Lacey Spry, and Derek and Shauna Sooby.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 10, 2013.
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I really wish my good friend and neighbor was still around. Miss her a lot- Brad Mullenix

Brad Mullenix

Friend

March 4, 2024

Oh Joyce, I really miss having you for a neighbor and wish you were still living in the house next to me.

Brad Mullenix

Neighbor

March 4, 2021

Best grandma in The world...miss her dearly and not a day goes by she's not in my thoughts.

lacey

April 2, 2013

Joyce was such a sweet and funny gal. She always had a smile on her face. She will be deeply missed. Prayers to her family.

Jaime Gillman

March 14, 2013

She was a dandy nieghbor for the past 22+ years.

Brad Mullenix

March 13, 2013

My sincere sympathy to Joyce's family. She was a good friend and always so fun to be with. We had some great times. Ann

Ann Lindquist

March 12, 2013

WITH DEEP SYMPATHY, TO JOYCES FAMILY. SHE WILL BE MISSED, BY ALL WHO KNEW HER.
WHAT A GOOD FRIEND.

BONNIE MCCONNELL SMITH

March 10, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family of Joyce Lathrom during your time of sorrow. God is for us a refuge and strength. (Psalms 91:2) May you find the needed strength from God, family and friends.

B. Gardner

March 10, 2013

Robert- I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce will be forever loved and missed by many. She was the bright spot in many of my days!!

Christina Morey

March 10, 2013

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