Joyce A. Mitchell

November 8, 1940 - April 5, 2018

Mitchell, Joyce A. Joyce A. Mitchell, 77, passed away at Mulberry Healthcare on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Joyce was born November 8, 1940 in Lafayette to the late John W. and Dorothy (Pierce) Christopher. Her marriage was to Jim Mitchell and he precedes her in death. Joyce was a longtime Lafayette resident. She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School, and worked as a cook at Cary Quaid at Purdue University for 25 years. Joyce was a lifetime member of the Ladies of the Moose Auxiliary, enjoyed crossword puzzles and dancing. She loved her family dearly and will be deeply missed. Joyce is survived by her children, Tina (Jim) Miller of Washington, Jamey Barngrover of Lafayette, James “Jim” (Michelle) Hicks, Jr. of Rossville, Mike (Ronda) Hicks of Delphi, and LeAnn Ferguson of Attica; seventeen grandchildren; and thirty four great grandchildren; one great great grandchild In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Nora Coppock; three sisters, Louise Poore, Georgia Richardson, and Patty Christopher; and a grandson, Jordan Hicks. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Simplicity Funeral Care with celebrant Theresa Fischer officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens of West Lafayette. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ladies of the Moose Auxiliary. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare,.com