Joyce E. Roush, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth, IN.
Joyce was born to Ennis and Dorothy (Bare) Ruff on December 24, 1930 at home near North Liberty, IN. She was a lifelong resident of the Plymouth area. She was a retired treasurer of the Jesse program. She was a highly active member of Grace Baptist Church. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed water aerobics with the Golden Girls.
Joyce is survived by her daughters: Martha (Loren) Hayn of Argos, IN; Lori (Joe) Schwartz of Plymouth, IN; Mary Beth (Steve) Schweisberger of Bremen, IN; her grandchildren: Elizabeth Cassel; Andrew Hayn; Laura (Carl) Gilbert; Matthew (Rachel) Schwartz; Jacob and Sarah Schweisberger; her great-grandchildren: Isabelle (Izzy) Hayn; Kinley Cassel; Russell Schwartz; and Hazel Gilbert ; and her sister, Mary Alyce Pentelow.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Ennis and Dorothy Ruff; her son, William Dale Roush; her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Thelma Ruff; her sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Joe Kane; and her brother-in-law, Leon Pentelow.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church (1830 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563).
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Grace Baptist Church (1830 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563) with Pastor Matthew Elliott presiding.
The burial will take place in New Oak Hill Cemetery (Plymouth, IN).
Memorial donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church (1830 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563).
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Joyce and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
