Joyce Ann DeWitt

Joyce Ann DeWitt, 79, of Papineau, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Miller Health Care Center in Kankakee. Joyce was born on October 30, 1944, in Charleston, Missouri, the daughter of Charlie and Opal (Grubbs) Jackson. She married Gail DeWitt on July 6, 1963, in Ashkum, IL. Joyce worked in retail at Walmart for many years. She was a parishioner at Immanuel Church of Christ in Papineau, IL. Joyce is survived by her 5 children, Rodney (Laurel) DeWitt, Dale DeWitt, Vicki (Donald) Jessie, Kimberly (Randy) Lowhorn, Valarie Schoth; a sister, Monie Martin; a brother, Raymond (Shevawn) Jackson; 10 grandchildren, Dolton Jessie, Bryant DeWitt, Brooklyn Dandurand, Courtnie Buffano, Caitlyn Lowhorn, Austin Schoth, Brandon Schoth, Kyla DeWitt, Korbin DeWitt; 6 great grandchildren, Enyessa Ellis, Giavanna Burgos, Adelina DeWitt, Maverick Dandurand, Memphis Dandurand, and Gracelyn Schoth. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gail DeWitt; infant sister, Charlene; brother, Bruce Jackson; twin grandsons, Ryan and Randy. A visitation will be held at 1:30pm, Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Papineau Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Ken. Cremation rites have been accorded.