Joyce Ann Sims

Sims

Joyce Ann Sims, born in February of 1941, age 85, of Decatur passed away early morning Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is assisting with the arrangements.

Joyce graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1959 and immediately started a 50-year career as a bookkeeper for Swift’s Ice Cream, J D Insurance, Happy Hardware, Standard Hatchery and Black & Co. while in Decatur. In 1990 she moved to Bloomington to work for A G Edwards, YMCA Aide and IRS seasonal work. While there she was active in the Ladies of the Moose and took many trips with Spirit Lifters Christian Travel group serving as a secretary and treasurer. March 2021 Joyce moved back to Decatur living at The Reserve. After a fall in January, it became necessary for her to move to The Loft Rehab and Nursing Facility. She was a member of East View Christian Church in Bloomington. Joyce will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

Survived by her brother Jerry Sims of Plano, IL, and sister, Ilene McQuality of Decatur, two nieces, two nephews and several cousins.

Preceded by her in death were her parents, Wilma and Hassel Sims, and both maternal and paternal grandparents.

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