By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Drive-By Viewing

    Sunday June 14th, 2020

    4PM - 6PM

    Line-Up to begin at Champion Lab on north West Street in West Salem, IL

  • Service

    Private Graveside Service

  • Full Obituary

    Joyce Ann (McKinney) Miller, age 87 of West Salem, IL passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
    She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Edward Miller, of West Salem, sons Steve Miller of West Salem, and Tony (Andi) Miller of Evansville, IN, daughters Karla (Donn) Westray of Villa Grove, IL and Lynn (Marty) Hogan of St. Louis, MO, grandchildren: Misty, Amy, Jonn, Earvin, Kelly, Maggie, Don, Jack, Eddie, Peter, Alex, Zane and Maddie, 8 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Ted McKinney, a sister, Dort Greathouse, a brother-in-law Gary Keener and sister-in-law, Helen McKinney.
    Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Cova (Wells) McKinney, a son Larry Lee, who passed in 1968, 2 brothers, Virgil and Ivan and and 4 sisters: Fern, Vivian, Louise and Helen.
    Joyce worked at Champion Labs for 30 years. She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church and was known for her potato salad and blackberry cobbler.
    To mention that Joyce was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan is definitely putting it mildly!
    Joyce loved her family and was respected as the matriarch.
    In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Zion United Methodist Church of West Salem, the West Salem Baseball Association and the Volunteer Fireman’s Association of West Salem and can be mailed to the Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home 241 West Main, Albion, IL 62806.
    There will be a drive-by viewing on Sunday June 14, 2020 from 4PM to 6PM. The line-up will begin by Champion Lab on north West Street in West Salem. From there, directions will be given to drive by the Zion United Methodist Church portico. Guests are asked to remain in
    their cars.
    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements and encourages fond memories and condolences to be left for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com
    A private graveside service will be held on Monday, June 15th at the Moravian Cemetery.
    A Memorial Service will be held at the Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem once we are able to gather in larger groups again.
    One final note: “Go Crazy, Folks!”

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22 Condolences
 
  1. Chuck and Terri Hilgeman / June 11, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    So very sorry….Peace and comfort in your loss…xoxoxo ❤

    Chuck and Terri Hilgeman

  2. Scott Allison / June 11, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    Aunt Joyce,
    You once asked my brother & I if we thought you would/could ever see your small son again, as
    he had passed away when very little.

    Aunt Joyce, you now have your answer!

    And that great burden you carried for so long,
    will never be a burden, worry, or pain ever again!

    I’m so truly sorry WE were not closer.
    “BEHOLD…..ETERNITY!”

    Your nephew,
    Scott Allison

  3. Connie Hocking / June 11, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences 🙏🏼🌹🕊

  4. Linda Root / June 11, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She’s been a wonderful, longtime friend to the Gillard family, and before that a good childhood friend to our Mom. I know your family will miss her dearly. But rest assured she & Mary Ann are cheering on the Cardinals together!

  5. Sherry and Carson Rutger / June 11, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    So very sorry to hear this!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏💕. She will be missed greatly by many. Enjoyed bowling with her for many years!!!🎳🎳

  6. Kenny and Tammy Daugherty / June 11, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    So very sorry for your loss! Prayers sent your way.

  7. Gary Hall / June 11, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    Joyce was such a kind, sweet lady. Always an encourager to this old preacher. Fly high, Dear one.

  8. Maggie Bringa / June 11, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    Where do you start when speaking of Joyce Miller? I am not ready to let you go. However selfishness on my part. You have served your family well, your families friends, your community and your Lord! We send you to heaven where you can continue to watch over us and protect us without pain. I love you Joyce n Ed Miller!

  9. Ron & Joyce Gawthorp / June 11, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    We were saddened to learn of Joyce’s passing. She was remarkable. Absolutely an American Made,One of A Kind. We say God Bless to her many close friends and relatives. .

  10. Linda Saxe / June 11, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    My deepest sympathy, to all of the family. Linda Saxe

  11. Deb Wyatt Daly / June 11, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    Prayers be with Ed and family. Joyce was an awesome person and will be missing. Heaven gained an angel.

  12. Marianne Henry / June 11, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    Enjoyed taking care of Joyce! Wonderful, sweet lady! Thoughts and prayers for your family! Rest in peace Joyce, you will be missed! Marianne Henry

  13. Karen L. Smith / June 11, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    So very sorry for your loss !! Joyce was a sweet woman and will be missed by many !! Prayers and comfort to the family !

  14. Shirley Lemke Bookhout / June 11, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    I am so sorry to know this, my prayers for her family. Joyce and I were classmates and graduated from Albion. I will miss you Joyce.

  15. Curtis Ingram / June 12, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    How can one put in words the impact of such a sweet person. Go fly high dear one.
    You have our sympathy
    Curtis & Dolores Ingram

  16. Mike & Pat Morris / June 12, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    We are sorry to hear about Joyce. Always thought the world of her and all the family. We are thinking of all of you.

  17. Kim and Bill Smith / June 12, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Honoring one of my fellow Cardinal fans!ill miss you helping me out with all these Crazy Cub fans! I have enjoyed knowing Joyce , Ed and the kids for years. I hope the memories sustain y’all thru this. I will include all of you in my prayers. Fly high Joyce!

  18. Sue Key Addison / June 12, 2020 at 10:14 pm

    Great family loss. Cousin Joyce was a very sweet beautiful lady. I miss her Sunday post.

  19. Tony Hooker / June 13, 2020 at 9:29 am

    Karla, I only met her a few times, but she earned the love and friendship of Donnie B and she raised a wonderful daughter, and that tells me all i need to know. I am glad to have met her, and i’m glad her days of earthly suffering are ended, though i feel the pain and loss of those left behind. Love you, my friend.

  20. Nancy Seals / June 14, 2020 at 6:15 am

    I had the privilege of seeing Joyce the last few days of her life,She was as always up lifting with a smile on her face. You are so missed Joyce Fly high sweet angle,

  21. Todd Taylor / June 15, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    I’ll miss her words of wisdom on Facebook. So friendly, everytime I saw her. Spent alot of time around her house growing up. She will definitely be missed around this small town. Tony and Lynn, I love you guys. Let me know if you need anything in the weeks to come.

  22. Nancy Bailey / July 30, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    So sorry for your loss, I just saw this. I will always remember her laugh and the joy she could bring to those around her. I have known very few people who loved the Cards like she did, I´ll always think of her when I see the St. Louis logo!

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