"Joyce & her family have been our neighbors for almost 35 years. We watched their family grow-up as they watched ours. We've so very much enjoyed & cherished the memories and years we've spent as neighbors and friends. You will be missed greatly!!!"
In loving memory of
Joyce Fidelia Hanson
April 26, 1927 - May 14, 2011
Joyce Fidelia Hanson, age 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2011. She was born the daughter of Harry and Inez (Finney) Randall April 26, 1927 in West Allis, and was united in marriage to Richard M. Hanson in Waukegan, IL November 13, 1949. Joyce spent her life celebrating and cherishing her role as a daughter, sister, wife, mother grandmother, aunt and friend. Her lasting legacy has been to instill in us the love for family, and caring for others. Her faith has provided her great perseverance throughout her life. Joyce is survived by her loving children, Richard M. (Kathy) Hanson Jr., Tina (Scott) Roth, Bridget (Jon) Wilson, cherished grandchildren, Sage, Daniel, Anya, Hannah, Grant, Emma, Cassidy, Madeline, Benjamin, and Sawyer, her sister Charlotte (Joe) Melter, and brother Doug (Sherril) Randall, many nieces and nephews. She is further survived by her supportive neighbors, the Maloney family, Mayhall family, Pappas family, Shaw family, Jennifer, and many others. Through their love and help, Joyce was able to live in her own home, until God called her home. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard, and her siblings, Evelyn, Blanche, Irma, Lois, Inez, Wallace, and Harry. A visitation will be held from 5 until 8pm, Thursday, May 19, 2011 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI 53705. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 20, 2011 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., with visitation from 10 am until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Tributes
"Joyce, I'm going to miss that extra special spice and comfort that you brought into my life. Thank you for giving me wisdom and peace in a time when things felt so unsteady. I know there is another person taking care of my angel and say hello to grammy. Love-Brie Fields-Dixon"
"Forever in our hearts and laughter. You'll live on through every one you touched. "
"My Grandmother's sister and best friend, my Aunt Joyce, passed away this past weekend. I saw Aunt Joyce at my Grandma's funeral a month ago. Glowing, as always. She managed to make us all laugh, despite our tears, at the funeral home. All with one little sassy boisterous Randall family comment, about handsome Greek men to Odysseas. While, the room was silent. She valued laughter and appreciated every moment she had to breathe. I will always admire that in my family. Just like my Grandmother, your fiery spirit and ability to make any situation slightly comical lives on throughout all the Randall clan. You'll forever have a piece of my heart. Give Grams a big hug for me. "