Joyce A. Dalton

August 7, 1938 - July 20, 2018

Joyce A. Dalton , age 79, of Pierce City, MO died on Friday, July 20, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Mrs. Dalton was born in East St. Louis, IL on Sunday, August 07, 1938. She was the daughter of Finley and Lucille (Lauerman) Stufflebeam. Joyce married Sam Dalton in Belleville, IL on November 28, 1958 and he survives. Joyce loved the Lord and was a servant of the church in many capacities. She loved music and served as music director for many years as well as fulfilling many other positions needed at the church. She was most recently a member of the First Baptist Church in Pierce City, MO. Joyce and her husband spent many years after retiring traveling the country in their camper. Surviving are the following: one daughter, Linda Robert of Glen Carbon, IL; two sons, Gary Dalton of Cedar Lake, IN and David Dalton of Gillespie, IL; ten grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church in Pierce City, MO on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Funeral services will follow the visitation on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Greg Hagebusch officiating. Burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery west of Pierce City, MO. Memorials may be made to Hospice or Clear Creek Cemetery.