In Remembrance Of

Joyce Kissick

Joyce Kissick, 88, of Dearborn, MO passed away, Sunday, August 16, 2020.

She was born on February 14, 1932 to Carrel Winifred and Martha Ellen (Thompson) Harmer in Edgerton, MO. Joyce grew up and attended school in Edgerton. 

On September 23, 1947 she was united in marriage to James Allen Kissick, they were married for 66 years. After their marriage they lived in Edgerton where they made their home. Her husband, James, preceded her in death on January 20, 2014. 

She was a cook for the North Platte School District in Edgerton for over 35 years.

Joyce was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Edgerton. She enjoyed cooking large meals, helping others, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Jimmie Wallace; grandson Dean Cooke Kyle; brothers, Billy Harmer and Boley Harmer and sister, Ruth Ann Fuller.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Chuck (Linda) Kissick and Tom (Doris) Kissick; daughter Penny (Roger) Kyle; grandchildren, Jason and Joshua Kissick; brother, Robert Harmer; sisters, Mary (George) Gieringer, Charlotte King, and Lenora Molder; sister-in-law, Maxine Harmer; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. 

Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Edgerton with visitation one hour prior to the church.

Burial: Reed Cemetery

Donations to Mosaic Life Care Hospice.

Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton.

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12 comments

  • mary gieringer

    more than a sister-a friend for many years

  • Dianne Roberds Williamson

    I am so sorry for your loss.

  • One of the nicest kindest women to
    Ever walk the earth ….
    And she made the best Cinnamon rolls a person ever ate

    Prayers to you all

  • Lorann and Bryce Pruett

    So sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Love y’all!!! The Pruetts

  • Jeff & Pam Dexter

    So sorry Penny for your loss. You took such good care of your mom.

  • Jeanna Paden

    I loved your mother so much. She always brought a smile to my face. She was full of many stories that I loved hearing. Prayers and love I send for all. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be blessed by knowing you Joyce

  • Mari "Gilliam" Owen

    So sorry for your loss. I thought alot of Joyce. Our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort.

  • Robbie n Tammy Wheeler

    Hugs n prayers for you all!

  • Linda @ Dan Brundige

    We love u

  • sharon osgood

    Penny I am so sorry it hurts to lose your MOTHER the woman who gave you life I lost my MOTHER and I was so lost without her my prayers are with you and your family

  • Anita Burchit

    Prayers for comfort. What beautiful memories I have of her and James

  • Kristina (Reisinger) Ward

    My condolences and prayers to the family.

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