Joyce was born on December 30, 1929 in Fenton, IL, the daughter of Clark and Stella (Barnhard) Nelson. She married William Snyder on February 22, 1948 in Fenton. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2017. Joyce was employed at General Electric in Morrison for many years as well as helped her husband farm. She was a former member of the Garden Plain Presbyterian Church. Joyce loved to cook, enjoyed quilting and ceramics. She loved her grandkids and liked to do family genealogy.
Survivors include one daughter, Diane Snyder of Taylor Ridge; two sons, Rick (Sylvia) Snyder of Fulton and Randy (Amelia) Snyder of Albany; three sisters, Neva Baar of Fenton, Virginia (Tom) Scidmore and Esther Mohns both of Morrison; one brother, Danny (Linda) Nelson of Fenton; one sister-in-law, Faye Jamieson of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one son, Dayle Snyder; daughter-in-law, Ilene Snyder; one sister, Wanda Riggen.
Visitation is Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home, Fulton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Ken Renkes officiating. Burial will follow at the Garden Plain Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to The Glaucoma Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
