SAYRE,
Joyce Marie
(Maiden Name: Hillis)
Published in Today's News-Herald on Dec. 13, 2018 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Joyce Marie Sayre, 83, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, passed away on
December 3, 2018. She was born to Roy and Viola Hillis on February 12,
1935 in Willard, Ohio.
Joyce married her true love, Leroy Allen Sayre, on April 17, 1954 in
Angola, Indiana. They have enjoyed 64 years together. Joyce worked in
the accounting department for various defense related companies in
southern California. She and Leroy “retired” and moved to Lake Havasu
City 21 years ago. She loved spending time with her family and her two
poodles “Jacque” and “Jeanette” until their passing. She was a caring
and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; Roy and Viola Hillis.
She is survived by her husband; Leroy Sayre, sons; Jeffrey (Vicki) and
Brian (Dawn) Sayre, brother; Loren (Carol) Hillis, sister; Rhonda
Montgomery, grandchildren; Tanya (Brian), Jason (Christine), Brian,
Crystal, Sirena, Dustin and Colton and great-grandchildren; Elise,
Tyler, Brooke, as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation in Joyce's
name be made to: Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City,
Arizona 86403-0597, Memo: Polidori House.
Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to
www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.