Joyce Draper Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joyce Draper of Pittsburg, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 77, on November 12, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Draper to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rudolph N. "Rudy" Simoncic and Rose M. Simoncic (Senechal); and her brother Jon Simoncic. She is survived by: her husband Barry D. Draper; her children, Rudy Draper (Christy) of Coffeyville, KS, Serra Draper of Arvada, CO and Julie Baker (Matt) of Pittsburg, KS; her sister Sharon "Sherry" Thompson of Pittsburg, KS; and her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kaitlyn, Cecilia, Daisy, Ryder, Storie, Hardy, Barrie and Banks.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:40 AM at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (109 E 9th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762). A rosary will be held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 at 9:40 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations can be made to Barry & Joyce Draper Athletic Scholarship at PSU and/or Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Fund.
