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  • Visitation

    Memorial Visitation:

    Thursday, April 6, 2023

    10:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

  • Service

    Memorial Service:

    Thursday, April 6, 2023

    12:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Joyce A. Royer, 84, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at home.

    Joyce was born on July 3, 1938, in Cairo, IL, to Adrian and Eulah (nee Ramage) Beard. On May 28, 1955, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Royer at the United Methodist Church in Pocahontas, IL.

    Joyce moved to rural Pocahontas when she was eight years old and went on to graduate from Pocahontas High School in 1956. She worked for 30 plus years at the United States Post Office until her retirement in 1992. Later in life, Joyce spent time working at Lenjo’s in Pocahontas where she was able to socialize with her community.

    Joyce was the last one of 11 children, a member of the Pocahontas United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Pocahontas Park Club, the Pocahontas American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and was a Shrine Lady.

    In her younger years, Joyce played softball and volleyball. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and visiting the casino. Her favorite time of year was Christmas. A major baseball fan, Joyce would watch the Cardinals play whenever she could.

    A family-oriented woman, Joyce protected hers fiercely. She loved playing and taking care of her grandkids and great grandkids. Joyce was a fun loving, social woman who never met a stranger.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian and Eulah Beard; siblings, Thomas Beard, Charles Beard, Eugene Beard, Mary Doris Richee, Edith Waterman, Betty Bieri, Adrian Beard Jr., Billy Joe Beard, Barbara Childerson, and Eddie Beard.

    Joyce is survived by her husband of 67 years, Kenny Royer, Pocahontas, IL; children, Vanessa (Dennis) Maroon, Greenville, IL, Kenny (Susan) Royer Jr., Highland, IL; grandchildren, Denny (Significant other Amanda Parker) Maroon Jr., Matthew (Julia) Royer, Lauren (Alex) McCloud; great grandchildren, Bailey (Significant other Chandler Boyd) Maroon, Easton Maroon, Lucy McCloud, Keegan McCloud, and one on the way; many beloved nieces and nephews.

    Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

    Memorial Visitation: Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Memorial Service: Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 12:00 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Clergy: Pastor Ray Snider, Pocahontas United Methodist Church, and Rev. Dave Trover.

    Interment: Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

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11 Condolences
 
  1. TIMOTHY Maroon / April 3, 2023 at 5:20 pm

    JOYCE. YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. YOU WILL BE MISSED.

  2. Jacqueline Mueller / April 3, 2023 at 6:19 pm

    So very sorry to hear this. Loved this women, she would always send Kenny in to dollar general for chocolate and m and ms. She always gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek anytime she saw me. Hugs and prayers to each of the family. 🙏🏻😢

  3. Karen Emerson Barker / April 3, 2023 at 6:20 pm

    My condolences to the family. I every time I saw Joyce she had a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.

  4. Carolyn A Masterson / April 4, 2023 at 3:27 am

    Condolences to the family of Joyce Ann Beard Royer! We will miss her, she was a wonderful aunt! Love you!

  5. Don and Dee (Zanchetti) Pollinger / April 4, 2023 at 7:07 am

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
    May God grant you peace

  6. Carol Weiss / April 4, 2023 at 7:32 am

    My condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of meeting Joyce ten years ago when I started working at Studio 36. Joyce became my client and dear friend coming in every week for the past ten years with a smile and big hug. I’m going to miss our weekly visits but most of all I’m going to miss my big hug she gave me every week. God bless

  7. Michael Taylor / April 4, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    On behalf of my wife Paula and myself, we wish to offer our sincerest condolences and prayers to the Royer family. May God bless and hold all of you close to him and may all your memories of her lift your spirits and comfort your souls.
    Respectfully Yours,
    Michael and Paula Taylor (Sumner One)

  8. Vicki Clayton / April 4, 2023 at 1:48 pm

    My condolences to the family. You are in my prayers!

  9. Karen Shaw / April 4, 2023 at 8:04 pm

    Joyce will be missed. I always enjoyed seeing her and talking to her. Godspeed to your Heavenly journey.

  10. Ron & Nancy Maroon / April 6, 2023 at 6:02 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce was such a kind and fun person to be around. I am reminded of a time my wife Nancy and I saw Joyce at the Pocahontas Picnic. We were visiting and laughing for hours. As we ended one of our stories we looked around to find the grounds was deserted, total silence. It was Just us and a sea of solo cups left on the ground! A treasured night of conversation in my memory of a wonderful Lady. Joyce always greeted us with a smile and a hug anytime we were in the neighborhood!

  11. Valerie Higginbotham / April 6, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    Kenny, Vanessa and little Kenny, I’m so sorry for your loss. We were neighbors for ever and always enjoyed waving across the yards, which continued when we came home to visit Mom & Dad. Will always remember Joyce sitting in a lawn chair watching the softball tournament’s over at Lenjo’s and what a great tan she had. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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