M. Joyce Harrell (1944-2016)

M. Joyce Harrell, 72, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 in Salina.
She was born Oct. 15, 1944 in Ellsworth to Walter and Margaret (Hudson) Hoffman.Joyce was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, where she worked as a secretary at Independent Salt, a bank teller at First Bank, and helped out at Boots Flower Shop, among various other jobs. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the Presbyterian Women group and on the board of Deacons.
She married Lyle Harrell on June 27, 1964 in Ellsworth. He preceded her in death in 2012.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers, William and Richard Hoffman.
 Joyce is survived by her son, Steve Harrell (Kathy) of Tonganoxie; daughter, Pam Curtis (Jason) of Lincoln; grandchildren, Mallory, Lauren, and Hudson; sister, Peggy Berry of Olathe; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, with burial following in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ellsworth, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Condolences may be sent to parsonsfh.com