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Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2019, at Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville
Visitation: 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the church
Interment: Red Brush Cemetery
Beverly “Joyce” Barbee, age 81, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, October 27, 2019, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
Joyce was born January 2, 1938, in Hoosier Township, Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of William Eldon and Mary Edna (Devore) Compher. She was united in marriage to Wilford “Hank” Barbee on October 28, 1962, in Louisville and they shared 44 years of marriage until his death January 26, 2007.
Joyce was a long-time member of Red Brush Christian Church. She worked many years as a court reporter and at the Clay County Highway Department. She will be remembered as a faithful, caring, and compassionate person.
Joyce will be sadly missed by her 2 sisters: Marilyn (Jerry) Tolliver and Lucille Wagley; special friends: Anita Worthey and Melissa Daugherty, several nieces and nephews, many friends, and her faithful companion, Muffin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters-in-law: Laura (Glen) Frye and Rose (Leo) Frost; and an infant sister: Doris Louise.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2019, at Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville. Interment will follow in Red Brush Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the church. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora assisted the family with arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to Oblong Children’s Christian Home or Red Brush Cemetery and will be accepted through the funeral home.
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My condolences to Joyce’s family. She was a lovely lady and a joy to work with at the courthouse. Prayers. RIP Joyce❣️
I worked at the Courthouse the same time Joyce did. She was an incredibly strong woman.
My sympathy to the family and friends of Joyce. I consider it was a great honor knowing Joyce as a friend and coworker for many years. Joyce was polite to everyone and conducted herself in a professional manner. She always anticipated the work that needed to be done and got the job done on time or ahead of schedule. Joyce never said a bad word about anyone. She was as nice of a person as you would ever want to meet. Again I consider it a great honor to have known and worked with Joyce.
Tom Hardy and Family
Sending prayers. Joyce was a very sweet Lady. She will be missed.
We are so sorry for you loss, she was a nice lady. Prayers for you and your family.
Such a kind woman. RIP Joyce, prayers for all.
Sorry for your loss. Such a sweet lady.
Sympathy is extended to The Family & Friends. Sorry for Your Loss.
Sorry for your loss. she was a sweet lady and a good neighbor to Jodi and Marissa. When Marissa was small she went to Joyces house about every day to see her
Joyce was such a wonderful woman. She had such a kind and caring heart.
So sorry for your loss. I remember Joyce. She was a very nice person.
Joyce was a very nice lady and you have our sympathy at this time.
Joyce was one of my favorite co-workers at the Courthouse. Special lady, I shall miss her.
Dad had many memories of people and family members from Christian churches in and around Clay County years ago. May you be comforted knowing others share your grief and loss.
Thoughts and prayers for Joyce's family and loved ones. She was an inspiration to many.
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. May God comfort you in this time.
Frank & Bright Funeral Home
and Cremation Services
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Flora, Illinois 62839
Phone : (618) 662-2141
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