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Homegoing services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:00 am with Rev. T.L. Howell officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
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Joyce Collier Price, age 79, passed away unexpectedly March 20, 2024. Joyce was born on February 28, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Willie Collier Jr. and the late Jewel Ernestine Collier (Halfacre). In 1967, her family moved from Starksville, Mississippi to Racine, Wisconsin. But not long after, Joyce took residence in Kansas City, Kansas. She was united in marriage in Racine, Wisconsin to Mr. Thomas J. Price in 1978, until the time of his death.
Joyce confessed Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. E.D. Harrison at Griffin Chapel Methodist Church in Starksville, MS., but as an adult studied with The Jehovah Witness for several years and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she was later baptized. Joyce attended the Henderson Learning Center and Henderson High in Starksville, Mississippi, but would earn her High School Diploma in her later years. After receiving her high school diploma, she enrolled at Gateway Technical College, earning her diploma in Data Processing Machine Operations. She was very proud of her accomplishments, and it showed.
She worked alongside her mother in her beauty shop and in clients’ homes while living in Starksville. She held various positions over the years including the American Roller Company, Kelly Services, last working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Becker Shoop/Lincoln Lutheran Nursing Home, until she was no longer able to work. She took up her pastime loves of sewing, crochet, cooking for everyone, rummage sales, and fixing on anything (even cars) that needed to be fixed, she would make it work. The love she had for fashion was impeccable, looking like royalty.
Joyce was a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys since the late 1960’s. Her knowledge and love for the game was incredible, and she also enjoyed watching golf, tennis, and the Kentucky Derby.
But her children and family were her everything. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for them. And the love she has for us all, priceless! Joyce fought long and hard while battling illness. The determination, strength, and trust she had in God made her invincible. She never gave up the fight, she never stopped trying.
Joyce leaves to cherish in memory her children; sons Troy C. (Julia) Collier Sr., Andrea’ Ashford, Juan P. Collier; daughters Sonya Y. Collier, Monica Collier and Ceonia Paytes. Stepchildren; Tawana (Carlos) Price Williams, and Thomas J. (Kim) Price Jr. Her beautiful grandchildren, whom she loved dearly; Tasia S. Collier White, Jeffrey L. Searcy Jr., Brennan M. (Leticia) Collier, Sergio D. (Delina) Collier-Young, Darnesha Collier, Xavier R. Collier-Searcy, Atia S. Collier-Turnbough, Troy C. (Desiree) Collier Jr., Kejuana Collier, Markayla Collier, De’Era (Savone) Matlock, Jaliin Collier, Dorien K. Collier, Barry D. Simpson, and Ramele Paytes. Joyce has 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter, with a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends, too numerous to name.
She also leaves to mourn, her brothers; Rickey J. (Marsha) Collier Sr., Wendell (Cynthia) Bowen, Ollie L. Collier, her only sister Tuwonia Collier and oldest living aunt, Mrs. Sally Miles of St. Louis, MO., life-long best friends, Margaret Liggins of Kansas City, KS.; Evelyn Smith of Killeen, TX., and Sharon Bear of Racine, WI.
She was preceded in death by both parents and grandparents; brothers, Carl E. Bowen and David Collier. Granddaughters; Keyuana Collier, Carmen Searcy, step grandson, Kiron Price. Daughter-in-law, Tammy S. Collier, and her special cousin, Irene Strudwicks.
Homegoing services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:00 am with Rev. T.L. Howell officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences to Troy and family 🙏🏾May the love of God fill your heart and mind to ease the pain ☀️
Mrs. Carroll Mosley and family. says
I am so sorry for your loss. May The Good Lord be with you all! In Jesus Christ name, Amen!
Lilli Brown says
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Collier Family in the loss of Joyce. May God provide all the strength and endurance needed to get you through this tough time.
Mildred Price says
Troy and Family my condolences to you, Please know that I will keep you in my Prayers.
Linda Ivy says
To the Collier family, we would like to send our deepest condolences to you and your entire family, May you find peace and comfort in your heart. From Mr&Mrs Donnie Ivy.
Pastor & Lois Vinson says
Know that in your time of bereavement, the Lord is with you .Our prayers and love are with you. .Sincerely Pastor Buddy Vinson & Lois
Candace (Ingram) Tate says
Troy, my condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie Gardner Oliver says
My condolences to The Collier Family. May God bring you peace and comfort 😔❤️
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
Our sincere prayers and condolences to the Bowen and Price family. 🙏 ❤️
Ronnie & Teresa McMorris says
Our condolences to the family.
Cherri Chambliss says
My sincere condolences to the Collier family.
Cherri Chambliss says
My sincere condolences to the Collier family.
Oliver-McMillian Families! says
Deepest condolences to the Collier Family! Much Love for you all!
Piper Bridges says
My Sincere Condolences to the family prayers are with you all She will be missed
Michael R. Jeter says
My condolences. I’ve known Joyce since I was a child, and she always treated me like one of her own. A wonderful and strong woman. RIP.
Gary Goodwin says
My Deepest Condolences 💐 To the family !!!
Gracie G Witherspoon says
⚘️With all of my heart I offer you my deepest condolences to the entire family, some of whom are also my family. May you find peace and comfort from one another and I will keep you in my prayers.❣️
Anonymous says
Troy,my condolence to you and your family God bless🙏
Carmen & Annette (Powell) & Family says
Sending our deepest condolences and heartfelt condolences to Troy and the Collier Family. 🙏🏿❤️
Evelyn❤️ says
Take Your Rest Now My Beautiful Friend Joyce❤️🌺
Chantel Jackson says
You will be truly missed by so many Rest Easy love you
Ed Garza says
Troy and to the collier family, my condolence 🙏 God-bless
MICHAEL LITTLE says
Condolences 2 the COLLIER FAMILY …R.I.P. JOYCE
Steve Jones says
Troy, my condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Peace be to you.
Jerome & Lisa Herring says
Our condolences to all of the Collier Family.. RIP Mrs. Price🙏🏾
Joey and Regina Riley says
To our good friend Troy and To the entire Collier family, we send our deepest condolences and prayers. May you find peace and comfort trusting in our God to see you through.
Jacqueline Washington says
My deepest condolences to the entire Collier Family Joyce was a beautiful lady may she rest in peace she will be missed but never forgotten
Pamela Woods n Family says
My Deepest condolences to the family. She will be missed but need we forgotten. Always in our hearts 💕 Rest Easy, fight well done.
Dee says
Troy Collier and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. May you all continue to carry her presence in your lives and within your hearts everyday. She has raised a beautiful, hard working and well respected family. Now, allow her to be at peace and rest in God’s house of Glory! We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace! 💜🙏🏼
Twyla Clark says
Prayers for the entire Collier family. Miss Joyce will truly be missed.
Angela Walker (Williams) says
My sincere condolences to the Collier Family. 🙏🏾