Joyce Evelyn McManaway (87) of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Effingham
Published on January 8 2024 9:39 am
Joyce Evelyn McManaway, 87, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona.
Joyce was born on October 20, 1936, in Effingham County, Illinois, to Galen & Rose (Duvall) Nailer. Joyce married Earl Lee McManaway on October 22, 1954 in Altamont, Illinois. They had five daughters, Pam (Sonny, Joyce’s #1 donut partner) Morales, Tamara (Kelly) Grigg, Lorrie (Dale) Sutter, Terri (Wade) Pritz and Marla Rothas. After Earl’s death in 1968, Joyce married Wayne McReynolds on February 17, 1971 in Bethany, Illinois. Wayne brought his three daughters, Jody, Shelly and Susie to the union. Together the raised their combined 8 daughters in Bethany, Illinois until 1975. She relocated to Arizona in 1986 to be closer to her girls and remained close to all of them throughout her life.
Joyce is survived by her daughters, 16 grandchildren; Cara, DeShanna, Jose, Corey, Casey, Beth, Emily, Wesley, Noah, Brandon, Aaron, Jeff, Brittany, Ryan and Lindsay; 48 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; her sister in law, Claudine Rush of Effingham and many nieces & nephews.
Joyce is preceded in death by both her parents; her husband, Earl Lee McManaway; her brother, Howard Nailer; her grandson Justin Morales; her step-daughter Jody McReynolds Statzer; and her beloved companions Gypsy & Romany.
Joyce loved all things paint horses, angels and Jesus.
Visitation will begin Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:30am at East Lawn Palms, 5801 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ, with memorial & graveside services to follow at 12:30pm at the same location.