Joyce A. Latimer

Canton- Joyce A. Latimer, 80, of Canton, passed away Thursday June 8, 2017 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on February 8, 1937, in Canton, to Guy and Hermina (Ashby) StClair.  They preceded her in death. She married Lawrence “Larry” Latimer on September 3, 1955 in Canton.  He preceded her in death on February 1, 2011. Surviving are her children Larry (Karen) Latimer of Canton, Lori (Jeff) Ellsworth of Canton, Kevin (Debbie) Latimer of Canton, Thomas (Michelle) Latimer of Canton, brothers, Donald St Clair of Canton, Gary StClair of Canton, sister, Sarahann Reith of Canton, thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Joyce worked for Mac’s Coffee Shop and later worked in the cafeteria at Westview and Eastview Schools.  She was always able to lend a hand and care for whom ever needed help.  She volunteered at the Illinois River Correctional Center providing church services and helping in the prison Library and she attended 7th Day Adventist Church.  She also knitted and crocheted.  Most of all she was a loving mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed the kid’s ball games and activities. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 1 pm, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where visitation will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017, from 5-7 pm. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to 7th Day Adventist Church. To leave online condolences, or to view Joyce’s video tribute please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com