Joyce R. Mapp

Joyce was born in Elsmore, Kansas, on August 16, 1928. She was the only daughter of James G. and Pearl Marie (Shelton) Ard. She passed away at 2:22 A.M. on February 28, 2022, at the age of 93 years.

Joyce graduated the eighth grade from Old Elsmore School in May 1942. At the age of 16, Joyce moved to Arizona to help her sister-in-law, Nell Lee, with her children when Joyce's brother, Dewey, went to the Army. She graduated from high school in Arizona in 1946.

Joyce was joined in marriage to Lewis E. Denney on August 31, 1946. This union was blessed with three sons: Lewis (known as Butch), James and Robert. Lewis Denney passed away on January 18, 1961. Joyce later married Burrell Mapp, who she met when they were both working for Rudolph Chevrolet in Arizona. Burrell Mapp passed away on June 7, 1974.

Joyce retired on June 5, 1995, and soon after returned to Elsmore, Kansas, where she lived as a child. Moving to Kansas allowed her to be closer to her brothers and their families.

Joyce was a faithful member of the Elsmore Methodist Church and loved quilting with the ladies of the church. She loved to make quilts, stuffed animals and dolls, and pillows. She made baby quilts for many of the great-nieces and nephews. Joyce was a gardener and loved to work outside in her yard. Joyce was always active and for years she could be seen walking her dog around town. Joyce was close to her family and was like a second mom to many of her family members.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; both of her husbands; and two of her sons, Butch and James. Also preceding her in death were her brothers and their wives: Dewey and Nell Lee, Melvin and Edith, Mervin and Beverley, Emerson and Helen, and brother, Curtis.

It was Joyce's wish to be cremated. Memorials in honor of Joyce are suggested to A.C.A.R.F. of LaHarpe, Kansas, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service or mailed to 1883 U.S. Highway 54, Iola, Kansas, 66749. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .