Joyce Ann Speelman, 89, Swayzee, went to live in her eternal home at 3:03 pm on Monday, August 16, 2021. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, March 20, 1932, to Ralph Dale and Mildred L. (Pence) Haynes. She was married to Richard Speelman, who preceded her in death.
Joyce graduated from Swayzee High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Ball State University. She was a Special Education Teacher with Oak Hill, Marion, and Wabash Community Schools. Joyce attended Lagro Presbyterian and was a member of Herbst United Methodist Church, Lagro Century Club, 3-Arts Club, Swayzee 20th Century Farm Club, and Wabash AARP.
Survivors include her daughters, Lynn (Gary) Knight of Marion and Carol (Ronnie) Davenport of Swayzee; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Diana Downam; and Michael Minkebige (fiancé of the late Debra Hall).
She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Darrell (Diana) Downam; daughter, Debra Hall; brothers, Raymond (Christy) Haynes and Jack Richard Haynes; and sisters, Carla Haynes and Nancy Gay Haynes.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Joyce’s life will begin at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeremy Moore officiating. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory in Marion.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 and Herbst United Methodist Church, 2561 S. 600 W., Marion, IN 46953.
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