Joyce E. Halferty, 90, of Smithville, MO passed away, January 25, 2022.

She was born on March 5, 1931 to Abijah Nixon and Helen C. (Jackson) Ecton in North Kansas City, MO. Joyce grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School. She then attended William Jewell College.

On June 2, 1950 she was united in marriage to Herschel Franklin Halferty. After their marriage they made their home in Smithville. Her husband, Frank, preceded her in death on June 17, 2014.

Joyce was a member of the Smithville First Christian Church and the Spelman Hospital Auxilary for many years.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jane Jones.

She is survived by her children, Paula Belcher, Michael (Janet) Halferty, Patrick (Janie) Halferty, Jennifer (Clyde) Holdsworth, and Daniel Halferty; sixteen grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Private Family Inurnment at the Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home.