Mary B Joyce
October 8, 1956 ~ February 1, 2022
Mary B. Joyce, 65, of Keyesport, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded as per the wishes of the family.
Mary was born on October 8, 1956, the daughter of Charles and Patricia (Haniford) Kopsie, in Alton, IL. She married David Joyce November 1, 1984, in Alton, IL and were married for 37 years.
Mary loved to read, especially a good romance novel, she enjoyed being outdoors where she could go camping and gardening and taking care of the vegetable stand. She was a school bus driver during the school year and worked for many years at VIP in Wood River, IL. Mary enjoyed spending time with and her family and friends. She was a good friend and a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Charles, and two brothers in law, Willy Arnold and Keith Roberts.
Mary is survived by her husband, David, of Keyesport, daughter Michelle Kopsie of Wood River, grandchildren, Katie, Sabrina, and Waylen Kopsie of Wood River, sisters, Michelle Roberts of Brighton, Debra Kopsie of Alton. and Gloria Kopsie of Litchfield, brothers, Charles (Karen) Kopsie, Jr. of Tennessee, and Patrick (Ginny) Thatcher of Godfrey. A niece, Lisa (Bobby) Reynolds of Hillsboro, several nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews, and best friend, Debbie Gillis of Cottage Hills.
No services will be held per the wishes of the family.
The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville with the cremation service.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Mary or offer condolences to her family.
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To Mary Beth’s husband and family and her sisters, so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of all of us at your Grandmother’s house (Aunt Gladys) during the summer and all of the outdoor dinners! It’s a shame that we haven’t gotten together in the past. It’s something that we should do. If interested drop be a line at SGDepper@hotmail.com. My mom, Aunt Colleen sends her sympathy. She’s currently a resident at the former Eunice Smith Nursing home in Alton,, now known as Alton Memorial Re-hab. Her phone number is 618-466-6023 if anyone wants to reach out to her. Again my condolences on the passing of Mary Beth.