Joyce Irene (Ross) Hill: Born June 21, 1929: Died October 1, 2026.
Joyce was the youngest daughter of Henry G. Ross and Grace E. (Thomas) Ross of Gilbert and was born in Peacock, Texas. The family moved to Gilbert, Arizona in the early 1930s. Joyce passed in Gilbert, Arizona at the Cogir Senior Living facility.
Joyce was preceded in death by her Husband Gerald W. Hill (deceased) and two of her 3 children: son, Grant Hill and daughter June (Hill) Sherman. Surviving is her youngest son, Huey Brett Hill.
Joyce had 8 grandchildren. Proceeding her in death was granddaughter Shonna Bonadio and Grandson Adam Hill. Surviving grandchildren are Charity Yarbro of Arkansas, Shay Lynn Conley and Lisa Deter of Nevada, Christina Glecoe and Constance Lane of Arkansas and Alan Hill in Arizona.
Joyce had 8 siblings and her Husband Gerald W Hill had 7 siblings. There are too many nieces and nephews to individually identify.
Joyce spent her early adulthood being a mother and home maker. She raised three children and in her spare time she collected figurines from around the country and world. As the children aged and completed their 1-12 education she and Gerald would spend Summers in the hills near Payson, AZ. Joyce also volunteered and spent time at the Gilbert Historical Society. Over her last few working years, she was employed by the Gilbert School District as a bus monitor. Joyce also was noted for her creations of Stuffed Teddy Bears. She gave these as gifts to friends and family. Occasionally she would sell some on request to others.
Joyce spent her entire life in the Gilbert area and made many friends along the way. She will be missed.
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