Joyce A. Cranford Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joyce A. Cranford of Carlyle, Illinois, whose life came to an end on May 5, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joyce A. Cranford or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bob; her siblings, Opal, Betty Kunkel and Wilson Washburn; her in-laws, Charles, Farriel Cranford, Aloys Kunkel and Cheri Washburn; her niece Barbara Gebke; her nephew Brad Mueller; and her great grandchild Cole Lyons.
She is survived by: her daughters, Linda Masulla (Luke) of Carlyle and Rebecca "Becky" Thacker (Tim) of Boulder; her siblings, Elsie Seger (Louis) of Carlyle, Judith Scheffel of Carlyle, Edith Huene (David) of Carlyle, Doris Mueller of Beckemeyer, Willard Washburn (Sue) of Centralia and Robert Washburn of Carlyle; her sister-in-law Sharon Wright of Carlyle; her grandchildren, Brett Thomas (Kristina) of Missouri, Caleb Lyons (Sandra Oliver) of Missouri, Megan Lyons of Missouri, Mickail Cranford of Missouri, Jonathan Ritter (Colette) of Missouri, Nathan Ritter (Erica) of Missouri and Britni Ritter of Missouri; and her great grandchildren, Tyler, Hailey, Wyatt, Hunter Thomas, Cayden, Colton, Chezni Lyons, Summer Lyons, Jayden, Jaxson Kueper, Ashlynn, Brayden Ritter, Mailee Hodges, Jailynn and Kohen Ritter. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
