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Joyce Littleton Obituary
Joyce Littleton passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 in Lawrence, Ks.
She was born October 15, 1939 in Wichita, Ks. to Albert Earle & Bula MacNaughton and was known
by her father as his "Little Dutchman." She retired in 2001 after 33 years with the Santa Fe Railroad
as an Interchange Clerk where she was much loved by her co-workers who called her "Tokyo Rose"
and "Sister Bird Legs."
She devoted her life to raising her three girls and spending time with them, her grandchildren, great-grand
children, and, many special friends. She was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad and Airline Clerks
(BRAC) and was the union secretary at Santa Fe RR and was proud that she could type 200 words per minute.
She loved politics and was a staunch Democrat. She loved to travel, square dance, gamble and watch KU basketball,
the Chiefs & the Royals. Her life wish was to "hit the big one" and win the Power Ball to give to her family, but her luck
ran out.......Her family called her "Drag boat Granny" when driving her daughter Christy's speedboat on Clinton Lake in Lawrence.
Joyce is survived by her daughters Stephanie Littleton & wife Margaret Warner, Dee Ann Foster & Fiance' Howard
Cooper, Dee Ann's children, Natalie (Chris) Rich and Curtis (Jessica) Samer and their children Paxton & Wyatt;
grandson, Dustan Vance (Sara Marie) Sprowls and their children Brysan Michael, Riley Jo and Mykah Louise and
granddaughter Shannon Wallace and her son Dakota. Joyce is also survived by three sisters, Joan (Eddie) McGregor,
Karen Clothier, and Sharon (Ron) White. The family expresses their appreciation for the care their mother received from
Dr. Joan Brunfeldt, VNA Hospice, and Brandon Woods. A Celebration of Joyce's Life (potluck) will be held at 11am on
Saturday, October 10th at Dad Perry Park Shelter, 1200 Monterey Way, in Lawrence Ks. Please wear your sports memorabilia
in her honor to send her off in her sporting style!
Online condolences may be expressed at www.Cremationcenterkc.com
Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Littleton
Thomas Miller
October 8, 2015
Rest in Peace Joyce.
Thomas Miller
October 8, 2015
I love sweet Joyce. I have had the great pleasure of enjoying Joyce in my Florida home and our visits to Maui. I will greatly miss her joyfulness and friendship! I will always have a special place in my heart for Joyce. My thoughts and prayers are with Joyce's family. GOD Bless.
Krista Barbour
October 7, 2015
I delievered Meals on Wheels to Joyce for about a year and enjoyed greeting her each week. I appreciated the "Sister Bird Legs" and KU signs on her door. May she Rock Chalk forever!
Kathy Eisman
October 7, 2015
It was a pleasure to get to know Joyce. Sounds like she was quite the lady! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this time.
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Patricia Thompson
October 7, 2015
i ENJOYED jOYCE'S FRIENDSHIP FOR 25 YEARS AND WAS ALSO A CO-WORKER. SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
Patricia Thompson
October 7, 2015
I was a co-worker and friend of Joyce's for 25 years. I last talked to her on the phone last winter. I will always have a special place in my heart for Joyce. Patricia (Pat) Thompson
Bill Arndt
October 7, 2015
Joyce was a good friend and good coworker at BNSF. She will be missed !
Kea Wormsley
October 7, 2015
I had the honor of being Joyce's nurse. I will always remember our conversations and time together. She was a special lady!
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