Joyce Rawlings Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joyce Rawlings (Spearfish, South Dakota), born in Cave City, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joyce left this world on September 14, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Rawlings to show support.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Joyce leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Joyce may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edith Whitener (Smith) and Hubert Whitner; her husband Wendell Rawlings; and her sister Dorthy Harden (Whitner). She is survived by: her son Jerry Rawlings; and her siblings, Wanda Shueltz (Whitner), Daniel Whitner (Linda) and Betty Cyr (Whitner).
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Rose Hill Cemetery (255 Ash St, Spearfish, SD 57783).
She was a saint in taking care of my father when he was dying of Alzheimer's.
