Joyce E. Lawry

Joyce Elaine (Steele) Lawry, 69, of Osceola, gained her wings to fly April 8, 2023.

Joyce was born Jan. 12, 1954, to William (Bill Lowell) and Marilyn (Hight) Steele in Corning.

Through her younger years Joyce found herself traveling the country for her education as Lowell worked road construction. Joyce graduated from E.B. High School in Bakersfield, California.

Over the years she was employed by several businesses including The Windrow, Bunn O’Matic, Miller Products, Lakeside Casino and most recently, The Eagles Post 3495 of Osceola.

In her free time Joyce enjoyed softball, bowling, golf, NASCAR racing and the Dallas Cowboys, but mostly spending time with family and friends.

Joyce is survived by her husband Milton Lawry of Osceola; sons Mike (Kristin Wiechman) Rehmeyer of Prescott, Daniel (Tonya) Rehmeyer of Cromwell and Aaron (Holly) Lawry of Watauga, Texas; daughter Terri (Bo) Hyman of Watauga; sisters Jill Morales, Jean Passley and Jennifer Larson; brother Steve Steele, 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents William and Marilyn Steele; sister Joan Rains; nephew Jeremy Rains and niece Danna Rains

A Celebration of Life for Joyce will be 6 p.m. Friday, April 28 at the Eagles Lodge, 2329 N. Main Street, Osceola.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family: Milton Lawry, 410 McPherson, Osceola, IA 50213.