Joyce Ames Obituary

In loving memory of Joyce Ames of Mount Zion, Illinois, who departed this world on November 10, 2025 at the age of 86. Joyce leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Ames to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward C. Sullivan and Edna Mae Sullivan (Hudson); her husband Ronald G. Ames; and her sister Dixie Rucker. She is survived by: her children, Mark Ames (Jo) of Decatur, Kevin Ames (Julie) of Casner, IL, David Ames (Jennifer) of Ann Arbor, MI and Tina Peters (Frank) of Orange Park, FL; her siblings, William Sullivan of Virginia and Linda Sue Workman (Ted) of Decatur; and her grandchildren, Derek Ames (Samantha) of Decatur, Jessica (Ames), Hagan (Ciaran) of Dublin, Whitley (Ames) and Kasey (Landon) of Indianapolis, IN..

Memorials may be made in Joyce's memory c/o St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.