JoEllen "Joyce" Wilson Obituary (1927 - 2020)

JoEllen "Joyce" Wilson, 92, of Pontiac, IL died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac, IL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church, Pontiac, IL. with Rev. James O Wolfe III officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the time of services at the First Baptist Church, Pontiac, IL. Memorials in Joyce's name may be made to First Baptist Church, Pontiac. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Pontiac following the services. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac is handling the arrangements. Joyce was born on May 6, 1927 in Rowe, IL. a daughter of Joseph and Zelma (Gourley) Highland. She married Norman Wilson on December 8, 1946. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2014. Survivors include; two sons: Dennis Wilson of Pontiac, IL and Joseph (Pam) Wilson of Chenoa, IL; grandchildren, Todd Wilson of Graymont, IL, Dr. Lisa Wilson of Chicago. She was preceded in death by sister, Donna Fitzgerald; brothers Richard and Floyd Highland. She attended Willow School in Rowe, IL and Cornell High School. She worked over the years as a legal secretary and a bookkeeper. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com.