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  • Visitation

    Saturday, March 12, 2022

    From 10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem

  • Service

    Saturday, March 12, 2022

    11:00 am

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem

  • Full Obituary

    Joyce Ellen (Landis) Fetherling passed into her heavenly home surrounded by family March 3, 2022.

    She was born May 21, 1938 to Carroll and Viola Landis in West Salem, Illinois.

    Joyce was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 44 years, William D. Fetherling, formerly of Mt Erie, Illinois; her parents Carroll and Viola Landis; a brother, Gene Landis; brothers-in-law Tony Fetherling and Bruce Fetherling; sister-in-law Pat Fetherling.

    Joyce is survived by her daughters Pamela Eakin (Steve) and Peggy Sweeney (Charles); a grandson, Tyler Eakin (Amanda); 3 granddaughters, Courtney Eakin Kirby (Jake), Kayla Rosnau (Ian), Mackenzie Clark (Ryan); 3 great-granddaughters Taylor Eakin, Chloe Kirby, and Jolene Buentllo; a sister, Margaret Clodfelter (Don), 2 brothers-in-law, Dean Fetherling and Roger Fetherling (LaJean); sister-in-law Paula Fetherling and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. In addition, Joyce is survived by lifelong friends Phyllis Bishop, Ruth Yonaka, Clara King and Juanita Judge. She also will be missed by her many friends she made while working at Meis Department Store and Union Hospital as well as her many friendships formed at Heritage Towne Lake, Foundry UMC Moving On, and Heritage Presbyterian Church.

    A devout Christian all her life, as a child Joyce attended West Salem Zion United Methodist then joined Farmersburg United Methodist. When she moved to Texas she attended Foundry United Methodist as well as Heritage Presbyterian.

    Joyce enjoyed many hobbies and activities which included bunco, bingo, puzzles, gardening, quilting, needlework, knitting, decorating, reading, and watching Hallmark and HGTV. Shopping was one of her favorite things to do. She loved collecting Longaberger baskets, cranberry glass and antiques. Joyce loved telling and retelling family stories.

    A special thank-you to Alexis Point for all the loving care the caregivers, med techs, nurses and staff gave to Joyce the last 1 ½ years of her life; Billy Goerdt of Magnolia Hospice and caregivers who cared for her the last few months; and Wimberley First Baptist who helped not only her but her family during this difficult time.

    Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. and Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, 201 E Church St., West Salem, Illinois 62476.
    (618-456-8888) Graveside service immediately following at Moravian Cemetery in West Salem, IL. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home. Obituary can be found www.meridithfuneralhome.com. Memorial gifts can be made to Alzheimer’s Association. www.alz.com

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

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3 Condolences
 
  1. Brenda Fischer / March 7, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    I was so sorry to hear of Joyce passing. I worked with her at Union Hospital for many years. She was a God sent to me when my daughter was hit by a drunk driver. I remember going to her house in Farmersburg and flocking her with pink flamingos. What a wonderful lady. Lots of love and prayers to her family. Brenda & Cheryl Fischer

  2. Curtis Ingram / March 11, 2022 at 9:16 pm

    Really a loving and pleasant relationship with the Landis family.
    Curtis and Dolores Ingram

  3. Michelle Edmondson / March 25, 2022 at 11:36 am

    My mother, Janice Busenburg Stepanski, worked with Joyce at Meis. They were dear friends even after they both left their employment at Meis. Joyce was such a fun lady. I remember how proud she was of her daughters and spoke of them often. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.

    Janice Stepanski and Michelle Edmondson

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