Visitation:
Friday, November 22, 2024
11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Willard, Ohio
Service:
Friday, November 22, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Willard, Ohio
Joyce Mae Barnett, age 89, of Willard, Ohio passed away in her sleep after being cared for by family at her home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1935 in Green Springs, Ohio to the late Lester and Hollis (Sprout) Wadsworth.
In her younger years, she was in 4H and showed chickens. When the kids were younger, her and her husband James took them camping and fishing. Joyce was a member of the Red Hatters group and enjoyed traveling with them. She enjoyed to cross stitch, crochet and watching Nascar. Joyce loved to garden and gained a green thumb after retiring from MTD after 36 + years. She loved going out to eat at restaurants, especially Red Lobster to get crab legs. Mickey, her precious pup was always a constant companion for Joyce.
She is survived by her children; James Barnett of Willard, Gwendolyn (William “Bill”) Patterson of Shakopee, MN and Carolyn (Dave) Deaner of Willard; 9 grandchildren, Loren, Donna, David, Tyler, Jessie, twins- Macy and Megan, twins- Brady and Brandon; 3 great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Barnett who passed away on January 22, 1983; 2 great grandchildren and a sister, Kay Tuttle; 3 brothers, Calvin, twins-DeVere and DeWitt Wadsworth; a daughter in law, April Barnett.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Stein Hospice, especially nurses Kelly, Denise and Kailene; Nurse practitioner Lori; aides, Karie and Keisha; Chaplin Dave and music with Monica.
Calling hours will be on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Willard, Ohio. Joyce’s funeral will begin at 12:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Willard, Ohio on November 22, 2024 with Pastor Janet Wittenmyer officiating. Burial will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Willard, Ohio. A luncheon will be held following services at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wyandot Humane Society where she got her Mickey or Stein Hospice. Online condolences can be made to www.secorfuneralhomes.com