Joyce L. Hunter
May 28, 1927 - October 6, 2017
Joyce L. Hunter, of Salem, Missouri passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Belleville Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. Joyce was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 28, 1927 to the late James and June (Kenny) Thompson. Miss Joyce Thompson was united in marriage to Mr. Willis "Bill" Hunter on August 18, 1962. Joyce enjoyed staying home and taking care of her family. Joyce learned to quilt and embroidery, and later combined the two, she made an entire quilt of the Birds of 50 States, and then went on to make the Flowers of 50 States; she was passionate in the love she had for her family and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Joyce L. Hunter is survived by her son Mike Grafe and wife Ginny, of Belleville, Illinois; brother, Tom Thompson and wife Bev, of O'Fallon, Missouri; grandchildren, Mike D. Grafe (Trish), Wendi Grafe-Padgett (Jeremy), and Travis W. T. Grafe (Sandy); great grandchildren, Tommy and Bryan Grafe; a host of extended family and many friends. In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Bill Hunter, and sister Grace Cox. Funeral services for Joyce L. Hunter will be on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Chapel prior to the service from 10-11:30AM. Internment will be at the Green Forest Cemetery.
Joyce L. Hunter, of Salem, Missouri passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Belleville Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. Joyce was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 28, 1927 to the late James and June (Kenny) Thompson. Miss Joyce Thompson... View Obituary & Service Information