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Joyce Lathrom Obituary
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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Shelley Patterson Ayres
June 26, 2024
Joyce, I think of you so often. I loved you then and always will. You were like my second mom and my best friend. I would not be who I am without you. God bless you. I am looking forward to seeing you again in the next chapter.
Brad Mullenix
March 4, 2024
I really wish my good friend and neighbor was still around. Miss her a lot- Brad Mullenix
Brad Mullenix
March 4, 2021
Oh Joyce, I really miss having you for a neighbor and wish you were still living in the house next to me.
lacey
April 2, 2013
Best grandma in The world...miss her dearly and not a day goes by she's not in my thoughts.
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Jaime Gillman
March 14, 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.
Brad Mullenix
March 13, 2013
She was a dandy nieghbor for the past 22+ years.
Ann Lindquist
March 12, 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
BONNIE MCCONNELL SMITH
March 10, 2013
WITH DEEP SYMPATHY, TO JOYCES FAMILY. SHE WILL BE MISSED, BY ALL WHO KNEW HER.
WHAT A GOOD FRIEND.
B. Gardner
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.
Christina Morey
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!!
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