Joyce T. Clay 1931 - 2017

CLAY, THOMAS, MCKEEVER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/24/2017 at 12:57:32

Sioux City Journal
20 June 2017

Joyce T. Clay, 86, of Sioux City, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at her residence.

Per her wishes, the body has been cremated. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Joyce was born on May 25, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of James and Alma (Thomas) McKeever. As a young child, her family moved to Sioux City and she graduated from Central High School.

Following high school, Joyce married, and to that union, four daughters were born, Carol, Cathy, Nancy, and Evelyn. She was married for 17 years, with that marriage ending in divorce. Joyce then married Dennis Clay on Nov. 4, 1967, in South Sioux City. To this union, two daughters were born, Michelle and Aimee.

Joyce spent most of her years as a homemaker. For a time, she worked at the YMCA and was a member there in her later years. Joyce enjoyed swimming and loved her friends at the YMCA dearly. She was known to many as the recess lady, as she would work recess duty at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.

In her free time, Joyce enjoyed gambling, and would often donate some of her winnings to the Siouxland Humane Society. Joyce loved all animals, especially cats.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Dennis; daughters, Michelle (Brad) Kackman and their children, Kyle and Cory of Otsego, Minn., Aimee (Terry) Speck and their children, Joshua and Abbey of Sioux City, and Carol, Cathy, Nancy, and Evelyn and their families; her sisters, Patricia Waffel and Julie Lessman; and dear friends, Kathy and Frank Verdoorn and their children, Jake, Joe and Benny.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bobby; and beloved cats, Minnie, Gracie, Pritzy, and Petey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Joyce's name to the Siouxland Humane Society.