In Memory

Joyce Mayberry (Williams)

Joyce Mayberry (Williams)

Joyce S. Williams STAUNTON, ILL. - Joyce S. Williams nee Mayberry, age 65, of Staunton, ILL., died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 19, 1943, in Litchfield, Ill., the daughter of Jess and Daisy (Talbert) Mayberry.

On March 17, 1962, she married Melvin L. Williams , who survives.

She was a member of River of Life Assembly of God in Worden, Ill.

Joyce was born in Litchfield, Ill. She graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield , Ill., in 1961. She grew up in the Worden area where she met her husband, Melvin. They were married in 1962 and moved to Michigan in 1966. They moved back to the Staunton area in 1995.

Joyce enjoyed crocheting, volunteering for many activities at her church, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include husband, Melvin L. Williams of Staunton; sons, Gregory D. Williams of Staunton and Kevin L. (Sandra) Williams of Edwardsville, Ill.; daughter, Tabatha S. DeRossi of Three Oaks; grandchildren, Heather S. Williams , Janelyn Williams , Jessica Williams , Ashley DeRossi, Renee DeRossi, Joey DeRossi, Xavier Williams ; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Frances Best of Staunton and Helen (Charlie) Paul of Springfield .

She was preceded in death by her father, Jess H. Mayberry and mother, Daisy B. Mayberry, nee Talbert; grandchild, Gabrielle Williams , who died Oct. 26, 1998; brother, Henry Mayberry; sisters, Norma Pumphrey and Lucy Meacham; brothers, Alfred Mayberry and Paul Mayberry.

Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, Ill.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, at River of Life Assembly of God in Worden, IL., with the Rev. Dee Lynn officiating. Interment will be in Worden City Cemetery in Worden. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, River of Life Assembly of God, Diabetes Association.







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