Joyce Daniels' Obituary
Joyce Elaine Daniels, 67, of Decatur, passed away Friday evening, April 27, 2018, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born August 10, 1950, in Taylorville, IL to Robert and Gloria (Carnduff) Blakeman. She married David Wayne Daniels on October 20, 1973, in Decatur, IL. He passed away February 9, 2018. Joyce was a member of Harvest Christian Church in Decatur. She was a special education teaching assistant for many years. Joyce loved to dance, go camping and fishing, cooking and entertaining, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her two children, Courtney (Neil) Barding of Decatur and Jon (Angela) Daniels of Harristown; four grandchildren, Logan Barding, Mikali Daniels, Corban Daniels and Milaina Daniels; two brothers, Robert (Bonnie) Blakeman of Decatur and Mike Clark of Mansfield, IL; three sisters, Sheri Smith, Cheryl Sneyd and Darla (Bill) Tuttle all of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and one brother, Greg Blakeman.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Joyce Daniels will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the grandchildren.
The family of Joyce Daniels is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Video Tribute for Joyce Daniels: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/B4CP95NDYCS9JQ3C
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