mental in getting a library in Rowan and Alexander. With help from the Rowan Women's Club they were able to accomplish this. The family moved to a farm near Spencer, IA. She worked as a sales clerk at JcPenney and Sernett Department Stores. Jim and Joyce farmed near Spencer for many years. Then in 1981 moved to a farm North of Bradford where they farmed until retirement. Joyce was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hampton. She worked at Dr. Snell's Optometry Office. While living near Bradford she enjoyed working in the ice cream stand at the Franklin County Fair for many years. Joyce enjoyed helping Jim with the family farming operation and attending her children's sporting events. She also looked forward to having coffee with the ladies at Gorder's Cafe. Joyce loved her grandkids and spent many hours with them. Many times you would find Joyce out walking or working in her yard. Joyce is survived by her three children, Bill (Dawn) Staley of Alden, Jeff (Terri) Staley of Hampton and Jolynn (Jim) Reams of Polk City, grandchildren, Casey Staley of Hampton, Lance Staley of West Des Moines, Tyler Staley of Hampton, Travis (Chantal) Staley of Hampton, Colby and Justin Reams both of Polk City and Shelly (James) Cory of Alleman. She has 5 great-grandchildren Brycen and Raycen Staley of Hampton and Brayden, Madelyn and Evan Cory of Alleman, sisters, Phyllis (George) Milldrum of Badger, South Dakota and Kaye Christenson of West Des Moines as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given per the family.