Joyce Ella Hickenbottom's Obituary
Joyce Ella Hickenbottom, 77 of Effingham, IL went to her heavenly home Saturday, May 25, 2024. Joyce was born December 15, 1946, in Charleston, IL, the daughter of Thomas Hugh and Ila Zoe (Furry) Hickenbottom.
Graveside services will be held at Mound Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, with Pastor Nels Kasey officiating. Memorials in her honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 S. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
She is survived by her sister Jane Prather; nieces Michelle Loeser, Shanan (Bill) Strode, Amanda Malcom (Jeremy); nephew Travis Malcom; great nieces and nephews Jennifer (Justin) Ackerman, Madelyn Loeser, Conner Strode, Navy Hospitalman Kasey Strode, United States Marine Corps Corporal Cody Strode, Charlie and Hannah Ackerman, Paige, Paiton and Paison Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Jarvis Malcom.
Joyce attended school in Charleston, IL and worked at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital. Joyce loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed knitting and growing up on a farm. She looked forward to her visits to see the mountains in Arizona and Colorado when visiting her sister Jane as well as the Pacific Ocean, Sea World and visiting Indian reservations. She loved eating at Cracker Barrel during visits with her sisters. Joyce was a kind person who faced many obstacles in her life but prevailed with her strong will and faith. She will be sadly missed by all.
To view the obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, please visit www.adamsfuneralchapel.com. Adams Funeral Chapel of Charleston, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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