Joyce Ann Stone

December 2, 1934 - June 9, 2017

Joyce Ann Stone, 82, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, June 9, 2017 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation. She was born December 2, 1934 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Samuel T. and Mabel Irene (Hudson) Brown. A life-long resident of New Castle, Joyce worked in the Kroger Bakery decorating cakes before retiring in 1996 following 30 years of employment. She was a very dedicated and active member of Grand Ave. Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, reading and especially spending time with her family. Those left to cherish Joyce’s memory include her four daughters, Vicki (husband: Bill) Dillow, Patricia (husband: Michael) Webb, Judy (husband: Terry) Blankenship and Angie (husband: Bruce) Flynn all of New Castle; a sister, Kletis (husband: Bret) Horton of New Castle, eight grandchildren, Christy Whittman, Bradley Coffey, John Dillow, Brandon Webb, Kelli Webb Mayne, Joshua Flynn, Saydi Flynn and Sky Frailey; and seven great-grandchildren, Ciarra Burton, Bryce Webb, Blake Webb, Madison McGregor, London McGregor, Lauren Dillow and Makayla Flynn and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Elmer H. Stone and a sister, Judy Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Dugger officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 11:00 am until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be offered to Stonebrooke Rehabilitation, for the Memory Loss Unit. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Joyce Ann Stone.