Joyce Wellman Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joyce Wellman (Tecumseh, Oklahoma) on November 1, 2026. Joyce, born on October 20, 1936 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. 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 Wellman to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Ray Bowlan; and her brother Henry Bowlan. She is survived by: her parent Euda Bowlan (Bert); her spouse Bert Wellman; her children, Rockie Wellman of Bethany, Vernon Wellman (Sandra) of Bethel and Sharlyn Steward (Darren) of Dale; her grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy Wellman, Megan Hill (Stephen), Shayla Goodwin (Tanner), Chaurley Meneses (Danny), Sammi Payne (Ramsey) and Corey Hembree (Lacey); her niece Emilie; her nephew Rick Jr.; her great grandchildren, Keevan, Addison, Kambree, Kollison, Kopeland Hill, Oakleigh, Calloway, Ridge, Murphy Goodwin, Jude, Benny Meneses, Addi, Rourke, Anna Kate Payne, Christian and Hudson Hembree; her sisters, Doris Carter (Lonnie) and Sue Lam (Rick); and her sisters-in-law, Linda Bowlan, Gerona Fowler, Carolyn Waldo and Claudia Wellman. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Cooper Funeral Home (210 W Walnut St, Tecumseh, OK 74873). A graveside service was held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church (37496 New Hope Rd, Tecumseh, OK 74873).
