Joyce Marie Word, age 78, of St. Joseph passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2024, after a short illness. She was a homemaker and known as Mama Joyce to many. Joyce was of the Church of Christ faith. Joyce is survived by: Daughters: Kelly McMasters (Steve) and Sherrie Townsend (Toby) Grandchildren: Cody Bailey, Kelsey McMasters, Eli Word and Kaitlin Word Sister: Gail McMurtrey (Phillip) Brothers Wayne Kilpatrick (Brenda) and David Kilpatrick (Debbie) Many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by: Husband: James Edward Word Son: Nicki Word Parents: C.W. and Eva Dean Kilpatrick Brother: Oscar Kilpatrick Visitation will be Friday July 5, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Saturday at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Wilson, Casey Wilson, Barkley Wilson, Alex Kilpatrick and Ben Hayes.
