~Lovingly written by the family~

Gloria "Joyce" Lynch lost her battle with cancer on June 23, 2020.

She was born December 8, 1930 to J.D. Mitchell and Beulah Hammontree in Lyford, Texas.

She married Harold F. Lynch on April 3, 1964. Joyce spent 36 years as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell in Texas and Joplin.

She is survived by her daughter Jonalee Gordon; 2 grandsons – Douglas and Cindy Reniker and Bryan & Laura Reniker; 3 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; 2 stepsons – Curtiss D. Lynch and Linda and Richard A. Lynch; 2 granddaughters, 5 great grandchildren.

Joyce was a caring lady with a wicked sense of humor and a sassy smile. She will be missed by many friends and family.