Joyce Eva Strawn

Joyce Eva Strawn, 91 of Idabel, passed away May 22, 2025 at Memorial Heights Nursing Home. She was
born May 18, 1934 at Goodwater, Oklahoma the daughter of Luther and Edith Keith Tolison. She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Strawn; daughter, Edith Kay Reimert; brother, J.G.
Tolison, Bill Tolison, Hairm Tolison; sisters, Viola Terry, Faye George, Laveda Tolison and Evonne
Hammonds.
A member of the Haworth Missionary Baptist Church, Joyce enjoyed going to church and teaching
Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, playing bingo and gardening. She was a sweet and
caring person who loved her family dearly. Often times, you could find her at her sister Betty’s home
where she would spend cherished moments with her and lovingly telling her what to do when she was
feeling a little ornery.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Elaine Wesberry; step-children, Punkin Strawn and wife Sharon, Tater
Strawn and wife Lisa, Pepper Strawn and wife Tania, Bugger Strawn and wife Brandy, Marsha Gifford,
Myra McBrayer; sister, Betty Jo Haven; grandchildren, Valerie Ryan, Angela Cowdery, Michael Dickens,
Rachell Springer, Misty Rachel, Brad Peccio, Tracy Trotter, Tanner Strawn, Tara Nuber, Meranda Brown,
JR Strawn, Delton Strawn, Justine Llewell, Doug Strawn, Cody Strawn, Andy Strawn, Shandy Strawn, Ashli
McDaniel; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
A memorial luncheon will be held at the First Missionary Baptist Church at Haworth, Oklahoma, Sunday,
May 25, 2025 immediately following the morning worship service. Joyce was laid to rest next to her
husband at Haworth Cemetery.

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