Joyce Elaine Ward

Joyce Elaine Carpenter Vickery Ward, age 65 Born: May 16, 1959 in Durango, CO Died: September 3, 2024 in Tulsa, OK Survivors include: Husband Roy Ward of Clifton, CO; Daughter Amanda (Jeremy) Fern of Collinsville, OK; Daughter Melinda (Jared) Tabb of Austin, TX; Step-daughter Rebekah (Scott) Butte of Virginia Beach, VA; Father Merlin (Debbie) Carpenter of Springfield, MO; Brother David Carpenter of Springfield, MO; Sister Patricia (Jerry) Hudson of Saraland, AL; Sister Juanita (David) Angelo of Circleville, NY; Grandchildren Braden, Hunter, Hailey, Lily-Kate, Lucy, Chloe, Kadence, and Scott Jr.; as well as her sisters-in law, brothers-in-law, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends, some just as close as family. Joyce was preceded in death by her mother Norma Carpenter, brother Michael Carpenter, and nieces Erica Angelo and Rachael Angelo. Joyce graduated from Christian Schools of Springfield in Springfield, MO in 1977. She then attended Baptist Bible College East in Shrub Oak, NY (now in Boston, MA). Joyce married Ed Vickery in 1980 and they made a home for themselves in the NY/NJ area where their daughters were born and lived until 1995 when they moved to Owasso, OK. Joyce was involved in youth ministry, choir, ladies’ Bible study groups, and any other ministry she could participate in. Joyce and Ed divorced in 2003, and she married Roy Ward in 2007. Joyce and Roy enjoyed each other’s company, their grandchildren, and traveling. In December 2020 Joyce retired from 20+ years as the front office concierge of Elite Dental Group (now Life Smiles of Owasso) and she and Roy moved to the mountains of Grand Junction, CO. They enjoyed some hiking and exploring until Joyce was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2022, which started her 2 year battle that led her home to be with her savior. Memorial services will be held at Freedom Church at 9602 N. 177 th E. Ave. Owasso, OK 74055 on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to one of the following: Samaritan’s Purse: Donate to Samaritan’s Purse (samaritanspurse.org) or gift by mail: Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 Porta Caeli House at Catholic Charities: Donate - Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma (cceok.org) or gift by mail: Porta Caeli Hospice House of Catholic Charities, Development Office, PO Box 580460 Tulsa, OK 74158-0460

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Joyce Elaine Ward

May 6, 1959 - September 3, 2024