Joyce Karnes
November 1, 1946 - August 16, 2020
Joyce Karnes of Lecoma went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2020 with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on November 1, 1946 to the late Alfred Foster and Mollie Gore Foster in Reynolds County, Missouri. Joyce was united in marriage to James Karnes on May 30, 1964. To this union two daughters, Pamela and Carrie, were born. Sadly Pamela preceded her in death on October 23, 2017. Joyce lived for politics, loved campaigning for the Republican Party where she served as chairperson for Dent County and the State of Missouri. She worked for the United States Postal System for 37 years and was postmaster in Licking, Summersville, and finally Salem. Joyce enjoyed attending church at Victor Baptist Church. Helping people was her favorite pasttime. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, James, of the home; daughter Carrie Karnes of Lecoma, MO; sisters: Carol Friend and husband Mike of Kansas, City, Mo, Betty Woodall of Arkansas, Dora Johnson of Fairdealing Mo, and brother, Vernon Foster of Pleasant Hill, MO; grandchildren: Jaren Johnson and Terra, Steffen Suggs, Jake Barton, Jimmy Barton, great grandchildren: Jaren Johnson Jr. and Thalia Johnson. Funeral Service will be Thursday August 20, 2020 at Victor Baptist Church with Bobbie Mathis officiating. Interment will be in the Victor Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are; Steffen Suggs, Jaren Johnson, Jake Barton, Jimmy Barton, Elijah King, and Johnnie McWhorter.
Joyce Karnes of Lecoma went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2020 with her loving family surrounding her. She was born on November 1, 1946 to the late Alfred Foster and Mollie Gore Foster in Reynolds County, Missouri. Joyce was united... View Obituary & Service Information