Joyce J. Thomas, 71, of Elkhart, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Center for Hospice Care. She was born October 12,1946 in Wyatt, Missouri to Troy and Ruth (Allen) Thomas.

Joyce is survived by her children Terry Thomas of Goshen and Carla Thomas of Elkhart, Brothers: Troy and Eileen Thomas Jr., Roy "Pee wee" Thomas, both of Elkhart, Grandchildren: Keri, Jacob and Alexandria Thomas, Step Grandchild Christina Brown and Two Great Grandchildren: Javen Thomas and Ja'Lona Adams. She was preceded in death by her Brother, Robert Thomas.

Joyce was a strong believer in Christ who loved her family and friends.  She was a production worker at Vincent Bach for many years.

Services will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior to at the Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice Care. 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545