1931 - 2013
Joyce Lucille Lathrom Funeral services for Joyce Lucille Lathrom, 81, Lawrence will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. She died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Hickory Pointe Care & Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa, KS.
She was born on October 7, 1931 in Kimball, South Dakota the daughter of Claude F. and Grace B. (Wilson) Fuson.
She had been a resident of Lawrence since 1960.
She worked at Hillcrest Billiards for ten years, at the VFW for four years and volunteered at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for six years.
She was a member North Side Nazarene Church in Nampa, Idaho, a life member of Women’s Auxiliary VFW Post 852, Eagle Lodge Women’s Auxiliary #309, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, and Lawrence Women’s Bowling Association.
Joyce enjoyed bowling from 1960 to 1990 when she retired from bowling due to health problems.
Joyce married Clovis Elzie Lathrom on September 7, 1986 in Lawrence, KS. He preceded her in death October 7, 1999.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Spry, Lawrence, Bennie Sooby, and wife, Susan, Rockford, IL; and four grandchildren, Jeff and Lacey Spry, and Derek and Shauna Sooby. She was also preceded in death by her five brothers and two sisters as babies.
The family will greet friends from 3 - 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Douglas County Senior Center - Support Group and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Guestbook Entries
Date: Mar 14, 2013
Name: Mary Pilch
Entry: My heart knows what you're feeling right now, it's tough losing our Moms. I have so many good memories of her & all of you. Please know, that I'm sending prayers of comfort and love to you.
Date: Mar 12, 2013
Name: Michele (PeeWee Garrett) Simpson
Entry: I remember Joyce from the Billiards because my sister Kathy Garrett and her friends used to shoot pool all the time there. I know what a good friend she was to them, she was like family. My sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
Date: Mar 9, 2013
Name: Anita Longfellow Gardner
Entry: My heart knows what you're feeling right now, it's tough losing our Moms. Please know that I'm sending thoughts of comfort and love to you.
Date: Mar 9, 2013
Name: Kendra Jones
Entry: I have known Joyce for quite some time. She always brought laughter and sunshine into the room. There was never a dull moment when you were with her. I will miss her GREATLY! and will think of her OFTEN!
Date: Mar 9, 2013
Name: Lacey Abbott
Entry: There are no words that could describe grandma that everyone else didn't already know. She had a one of a kind personality and could brighten any room she walked into. Most of all I loved her laugh, and that's what I will miss the most. Grandma....you will be dearly missed and we love you very much.
Date: Mar 9, 2013
Name: Lacey Abbott
Entry: There are no words that could describe grandma that everyone else didn't already know. She had a one of a kind personality and could brighten any room she walked into. Most of all I loved her laugh, and that's what I will miss the most. Grandma....you will be dearly missed and we love you very much.
Date: Mar 8, 2013
Name: GEORGIA HOWELL
Entry: I have know Joyce for a long time. We have all so many time at christmas.s and bowling, So many memories. She will be missed but never forgotten Georgia (Norma Nixon Sister.
Date: Mar 8, 2013
Name: Marla Barnes
Entry: My heart is sad to hear of Joyce's passing. I remember so many funny, good times with Joyce, Norma and Shirleen, playing cards, taking a trip, those memories are priceless. She was most definitely ONE OF A KIND and even though I haven't seen her lately i will miss her. Now Joyce and my mom, Shirleen are together in heaven singing with the
Angel's. Life is so precious and seems so short but in the end if our hearts are right with God we will all be together again someday. May God grant you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
Date: Mar 6, 2013
Name: Sharon Elaine
Entry: This is a very sad time for those who knew and loved Joyce. When we lose a loved one to death, it leaves a void in our lives. We mourn the loss of our loved one because our hearts and minds tell us death is not right. Death is of course God’s enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Therefore, God in his infinite wisdom has made arrangements through his Son Christ Jesus to restore paradise and resurrect our loved ones. May this Bible knowledge comfort you as it gives hope for a future when death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:3, 4; Matthew 5:5). My deepest condolences.
Date: Mar 5, 2013
Name: Diane Hazen
Entry: I am so sorry to hear about Joyce. She was definitely one of a kind. I am gratefull to have known her. She was a good neighbor and ejoyed her company.
