She was born Feb. 6, 1934, in Alexandria, Ind., to J.C. and Dora (Kelley) Humphries. On April 8, 1950, she married G. Wayne Barnes in Marion, Ind.
Joyce worked as a nurse’s aid and cleaning lady for Culver Military Academy and a caretaker at Dukes Hospital in Peru, Ind.
She is survived by a daughter: Sherry (James) Sarll, Wabash, Ind.; sons: Gary (Bobbie) Barnes, Claypool; and Ronald Barnes, New York; and 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband: G. Wayne Barnes; a son: Rick Barnes.
Upon Joyce’s request, there will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at Moon Cemetery, Aubbeenaubbee Township, Rochester.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, Ind.