Date Of Birth: November 25, 1911
Date Of Death: July 8, 2005
Joyce Owens, 93, of Indianapolis, died peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2005. She was born November 25, 1911 in Yankeetown, Indiana to Nathan Otis Bell and Flora (Owen) Bell. Joyce worked as a Loan Specialist at FHA/HUD for 50 years, retiring in 1995 at the age of 83. Survivors include daughter Carole Isaacs and her husband Lloyd; grandchildren Leslie Storz, Bryan Isaacs and his wife Varily; greatgranddaughter Erin Sensing; several nieces, nephews, and greatnieces and greatnephews.Joyce was a member of North United Methodist Church. She was a member of the American Business Women’s Association, and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Hugh Dinwiddie Chapter in Knightstown, Indiana. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Knightstown Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.Services will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at North United Methodist Church at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be at Harry Moore Family Mortuary, 8151 Allisonville Road from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 12. Burial will be Thursday, July 14, 2005 at Bates Hill Cemetery in Yankeetown, Indiana.
Nick Shelley says
It was with sadness I read of the passing of Joyce. I worked with her in the Indianapolis HUD Office from 1988 to 1995. She was a wonderful coworker and always greeted each day as an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.
I remember the honor I had to present Joyce with her 50 year Service Pin and special recognition from HUD. It was an honor because Joyce represented everything good about Federal Employees and work done in the Federal Government. She was a personal favorite coworker of mine because she always had a great story, and a great smile to share, and I always went back to my office in a better mood after talking with her.
She has been called to a better place, but I will miss her, and all she brought to her coworkers and friends.
Nick Shelley
Harlan Wooten says
To Carole and family. Joyce was a true lady. She was one of the nicest persons I ever met. I will never forget the times I stopped to talk to her in Charlottesville. She was always so charming. My deepest sympathy.
Harlan Wooten
Dave Richardson says
Joyce was one of the first smiling faces who greeted me when I joined HUD in 1990. She was a truly remarkable person in so many ways, facing life with an unsurpassed wit and charm. We enjoyed playing bridge together for much of the past 15 years and shared many, many laughs. She will absolutely be missed.