Joyce F. Ross

Joyce F. Ross, 84, of Decatur, Ind. passed away Sunday afternoon, July 24, 2022, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.

Joyce was born December 21, 1937 in Waynedale, Ind. to the late Clarence B. Young and the late Emma R. Phyluger.

She was united in marriage to Leo E. Ross on October 15, 1955 in Waynedale, and he preceded her in death on August 26, 2018.

During her younger years, Joyce enjoyed sewing for her family and creating other craft projects.

Joyce retired in 2005 from D’Wayne’s Sweeper Service, where she served for nine years. She also had worked for Beverage Chalet in Berne beginning in 1987.

Joyce is survived by her daughter, Doreen K. (Don) Longworth of Pleasant Mills, Ind.; son, Larry D. (Jane) Ross of Decatur, Ind.; six grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Joyce was preceded in death by two sons, Allen W. Ross and Chris R. Ross, and her siblings, Betty Deininger, Charles Young, Paul Young and Revella Kolkman.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Ernie Suman officiating. Interment will follow at Ray Cemetery in Monroe, Ind.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the ACCF Angel Fund – Diabetes.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.