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Funeral Ceremony: 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Burial: Green Hill Cemetery, Noble
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
Joyce Ann Denoncour, age 64, of Flora, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home.
She was born February 17, 1960, in Olney.
Joyce was a familiar and helpful librarian at the Flora Public Library for 22 years, and had a lifelong love for reading. She was proud of earning her Associate Degree in Office Careers: Clerical at Frontier College in 1996. She loved looking after her grandkids, collecting coins, and was known for her sentimental nature and holding on to special mementos. Her family treasures how she always concluded a conversation with, “I love you,” reflecting her true heart of gold. Joyce also leaves everyone with a smile when remembering the clever pranks she played, hoping to share some laughter with those she loved.
Joyce is survived by her children: Mark (Donna) Denoncour of Wildwood, Florida, Adam Denoncour of Rinard, and Brittine Denoncour (Jordan Baird) of Flora; grandchildren: Dennis Denoncour, Dominick Denoncour, Grace Denoncour, B.J. McClellan, Joseph Bates, Trenton Denoncour, and Joplyn Baird; great-grandchildren: Bo, Clyde, Layton, Asher, and Hayden; siblings: David (Sharon) VanMatre of Wynoose, Oakie (Regina) VanMatre of Olney, Betty (Smitty) Smith of Grayville, Carl VanMatre of Indianapolis, and Debbie (Craig) Fickas of Cisne; as well as a many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in passing by her mother: Jana Lou Ramsey; father: Billy Harmon VanMatre; stepmother: Beth VanMatre; stepfather: Frank Ramsey; sister: Janice May VanMatre; and great-niece: Paige Hahn.
A funeral ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Noble. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Flora Public Library, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Joyce was a treasure to know. Always ready to suggest a book and we had good conversations at the library. I was at the nursing home and had no idea she was there and it seemed we just picked up where we left off the last time we talked at the library. Just didn't see her as much after that. Prayers for the family and keep the memories alive.
Sweet Lady. R .I.P
So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She was always a friendly face at FPL and I missed her when she retired. Love and prayers for her family.
Ill miss seeing you Aunt Joyce but you’re with grandma Janice now so I hope you’re happy and free of pain and worries.
So sorry to hear of your passing. You have been a dear friend for many years. I will miss our lunches and all the laughs we have had. My deepest sympathy to your family. I hope Heaven is prepared to having you and Janice together again.
She was always a delight. My prayers go to her family during this difficult time.
Brittine we are so sorry for your loss.
We are so very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻
My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of this wonderful lady. She will be missed by everyone lucky enough to have known her.
I have known Joyce since the Brittine was in Pre-K. She was sweet, funny, a great librarian, super all around person, proud mom and grandma, plus a friend. I'm so sorry you have lost her. We have lost her. Sending prayers, thoughts, hugs and love. May God be with all of you. ❤️
So sorry to hear about Joyce passing. We frequented the library at least once a week and got to know her. She was such a nice lady, always talking about what her kids and grandkids were up to. She surely will be missed.
RIP Joyce. There are no words to express how much you will be missed. You had a great love for your family and a kind heart for your friends. Rest easy my friend.
Always enjoyed talking to Joyce at library. She was such a positive person. So sorry for your loss!
I’m so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. We always enjoyed visiting with her at the library and she Always had a story to share-usually about her kids or grandkids. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of her passing. I am her second cousin and have know her and her family since she was born. She never forgot about her family. Sincere sympathy to the family. We will miss her.
My kids and I loved going to the library. I knew if we needed help with anything Joyce would know what we were looking for. My kids always behaved in there with Joyce! Sorry to the family for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Joyce will be missed, she was so friendly and helpful in her position at the Library. My sympathy to her family.
I'm so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. I appreciated her hard work at the library; but, mostly she was a wonderful friend! We love her and will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. See you later, my friend.
My heart breaks for you, Brittine. She was so very proud of you.
I just seen this. She was always so kind. My condolences to the family. RIP
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