In Remembrance Of
Joyce Pike
Joyce Pike, 92, of Gower, MO passed away, November 21, 2020.
She was born on March 19, 1928 to Roy Vernon and Hermione (Hays) Shipps in Skidmore, MO. Joyce graduated from Gower High School in 1946.
On June 14, 1947 she was united in marriage to Alpha Dewayne Pike. After their marriage they lived in Camarillo, CA for a short time where she was a nurse’s aide for the State Hospital. In 1951 they returned to Gower where they made their home. Her husband preceded her in death on May 13, 1985.
Joyce worked for the Douglas Candy Company in St. Joseph, in 1968 she began working as a cook at East Buchanan and retired in 1993. She was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was an active member and volunteered for 50 consecutive years at Vacation Bible School. Joyce was also a member of the Gower Lions Club since 1997.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law Charlie Roe; brothers, Corwin Shipps and Eldon Shipps.
She is survived by her children Ken (Shannon) Pike, Vernon (Vickie) Pike, Relletta Roe, and Rita (Ron) Jensen; thirteen grandchildren, Darrin Pike, Kenny Pike, Joyce Gooding, Jackie Brown, Matt Pike, Danielle Pike, Aimee Wilson, Justin Pike, Alysa Ramsay, Jon Roe, Erin Hamner, Andi Carrel, and Ashley Quick; twenty-five great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; sister Phyllis Fisher, sister-in-law, June Pickney; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 25th at Gower Christian Church AFC Building.
Burial: Allen Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the AFC Building.
Donations may be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church or the Gower Lions Club.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home.
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25 comments
Randy Mann
To the Pike family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Fond memories of growing up playing baseball with Kenny and Vernon; our prayers for your family in this time of grief.
Bob Klein and family
Deepest sympathy, a great loss to the Pike family. Many a great memory. May God comfort you all.
Gina Shipps Vaught
Our family will miss this sweet lady! She was a favorite cousin of my father. Heaven is sweeter with you there!
DARREL and Linda Spaeth
We are so sorry for your loss. With Deepest Sympathy
Mary Everett Pesina
Now we have another angel in heaven watching over us. I’m thinking of all of you and hope you find comfort in knowing how loved your mom was.
Shauns R Roberts, MD
We’ll miss you Joyce! Our thoughts are with Joyce’s family.
Dennis/Eileen Dunlap
Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time to the entire Pike family.We are so sorry for your loss. Joyce was close to being family to us.. She knew Denny all his life. Joyce was a blessing to all those whose lives she touched. She will be missed.
Harvey and Karen Christensen
Sorry for your loss
Dennis/Eileen Dunlap
Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time to the entire Pike family.We are so sorry for your loss. Joyce was close to being family to us.. She knew Denny all his life. Joyce was a blessing to all those whose lives she touched. She will be missed.
Tammy Whitson Power
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mrs Pike was a great lady. Always had a smile and so friendly.
Sharon walters
Sending all my, love
Diana Maag
Deepest sympathy for your family at this loss. Prayers for peace and solace.
Jean E. Beery
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR FAMILY.
Phil Bowers
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Joyce as one of the village moms of my childhood.
Shelia Stannard Grobosky
Thoughts and prayers to your entire family. Joyce and her family were very welcoming to me during my time at Ebenezer.
Julie Barton
A beautiful lovely lady, who will always be remembered. Condolences to the family.
Jim and Kim Brown
Just cant think of the Pikes without her But we bet there’s a new good cook for Thanksgiving Dinner this year in Heaven.
Vern Still
Rest in peace!
Sharon Wasson
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family shall be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rev. William Wasson
a life well lived! What a day of rejoicing in heaven!
Charles and Jamie Ruede
What a wonderful testimony your mother had in serving her Lord. So sorry for your loss.
She is now at home worshiping. her Savior and Lord.
Lifting your family up in prayer.
CHUCK, STACY,TAYLOR& Raelynn ADKINS
So Sorry for your loss
Connie cook
I am so sorry for your loss Pike family I enjoyed visiting with Joyce and many occasions she is a very kind hearted person
Claudia Morpus Gaertner
Very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. Prayers for the family.
Jody Lyons
so glad I got to know Joyce very sweet Ladysmith will be missed Thoughts and Prayers for the Family