Joyce DeGroot Obituary

We bid farewell to Joyce DeGroot (Branson, Missouri), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 31, 2024 at the age of 88. Joyce touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marvin Swifink and Frances Swifink (Wilson); her husband Loren DeGroot; and her brother Robert Swifink. She is survived by: her children, Lori, Butch Stuckert of Green Bay, WI, Doug Gabriel of Branson, MO, Christine, Dan Nuckolls of Nixa, MO, Steve and Cheryl DeGroot; and her sister Janice. She is also survived by her eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory (1638 State Hwy 76, Branson, MO 65616). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery (1638 State Hwy 76, Branson, MO 65616).

Memorials are requested to Seasons Hospice, 1831 W. Melville Rd., Springfield, MO 65803 or online at springfieldhospice.com.