Joyce Howell Obituary
The family of Joyce Howell of Murphysboro, Illinois announces her passing on August 30, 2026. Joyce, born on November 18, 1944, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Howell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harrold Derosett and Mary Lively; her husband Dennis Howell; and her brothers, Darrel Derosett, Rocky Miller, David Derosett and Mike Griffin.
She is survived by: her children, Tracy Howell and Angie Howell; her grandchildren, Darren Popejoy, Amber Popejoy, Hailey Morrison of Stormi Halfrich, T. K and Denim Howell; her great grandchildren, Sienna Popejoy, Sadie Popejoy, Macie Cunningham, Rylee Eliasen, Mason Van Horn, McKenna Brown, Paisley Morrison, Payton Morrison, Piper Morrison and Grayson Halfrich; and her sister Paula Shemonia.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home - Old (31 Memorial Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 from 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM at 137 Murdale Gardens Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966.
