Joyce Ellen Millice

WELLMAN - Joyce Ellen Millice was born November 19, 1941 in rural Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Everette L. and Marguerite (Kleinschmidt) Plecker. Joyce grew up in rural West Chester. She graduated from Wellman High School in 1960. On June 30, 1963 Joyce was united in marriage to Glenn Edward Millice at Asbury United Methodist Church. Joyce was a day care provided, managed Wellman Recreation Center for 9 years, and drove school bus and worked in the kitchen at Mid-Prairie High School for 10 years. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Beta Sigma Phi, Lioness Club, and Enlisted Association of National Guard of Iowa Auxiliary where she was past President. Joyce enjoyed puzzles, sewing, and was a Hawkeye fan. She was active in Church, and helped with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts,Joyce loved living in Wellman her whole life surrounded by family and friends, and being very involved in her community. Joyce passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Parkview Manor in Wellman at the age of 74 years.Joyce is survived by two children: Mark (Sandra) Millice of Wellman and Angela (Jeff) Smeltzer of Roscoe,Illinois; seven grandchildren: Rochelle England, Devin Millice, Breanna Millice, Kristina Millice, Jonathon Phillips, Madison Smeltzer and Colton Smeltzer; 7 great grandchildren; a brother Larry L (Miriam) Plecker of Kalona and a sister Phyllis Martin of Wellman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2006, and a sister Karen Louise.

Celebration Of Life Service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Wellman. Pastor Moody Colorado will officiate. Burial will be in the Wellman Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Powell Funeral Home in Wellman. A memorial fund has been established for Parkside Activities Center.
The Powell Funeral Home is caring for Joyce and her family. Messages may be sent to www.powellfuneralhomes.com