Joyce W. Dreiling Obituary

The memory of Joyce W. Dreiling of Hays, Kansas, who passed away on February 23, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Woodrow Wilson Wood and Evelyn McLaughlin Wood; and her sisters, Phyllis Jackson and JoAnn McClurkin. She is survived by: her children, Matt Montgomery (Sherri) of Hoskins, Nebraska, Will Montgomery (Pam) of Hays, Kansas and Linda Steckline (Richard Weinhold) of McAlester, Oklahoma.; her siblings, Wilda Wise and Ralph Wood; her grandchildren, Dalton Montgomery, Matthew J. Montgomery (Abbie), Shy Chace (Riley), Amanda Kruse (Tyler), Ashley Visocsky (Josh), Laura Davis (Dalton), Luke Montgomery, Thomas McElroy (Nicole), Sarah Brundige, Chris Brundige and Bonnie Travis (Paul); and her great grandchildren, Emery, Melanie, June, Levi, Ava, Elliott, Finley, Loki, Aldous, Peter, Almathea and Sufjan.

Memorials are suggested to: The Humane Society of the High Plains and/or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of the Funeral Chapel.