Joyce Burford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joyce Burford of Decatur, Illinois, born in Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on May 12, 2023 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Burford to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo A. Hofman and Antoinette Hofman (Ludwig); her spouse Thomas L. Burford; and her sister Lucille. She is survived by: her children, Lee Burford (Clare) of Swansea, IL, Paul Burford of Decatur, IL, Ann Merchlewitz (Mark) of Winona, MN and Joan Rupp (Jeff) of Decatur, IL; her grandchildren, Dan Merchlewitz (Megan), Emily Hoff (Tyler) and Frank Merchlewitz; her children, Jesse Rupp, Kyle Burford and Kristy Frost (Andrew); her great grandchildren, Haddie, Kate Hoff and Bailey Merchlewitz; and her sisters, Anna Kitten of Teutopolis, IL, Leona Miller of Neoga, IL, Rita Engel of Mesa, AZ, Mary Page (Wayne) of Union, MO and Rosie Habing (Denny) of Teutopolis, IL. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ss.
