Graves, Joyce A. 1949-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.

By NewsPress Now

Joyce Ann Graves, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at her home. She was born Oct. 3, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter of Lorraine and Roy Touchtone. She spent much of her early years living in California. In 1991, she married Richard Graves, in Troy, Kansas. She was a California girl who loved the beach. She also enjoyed playing bingo, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Elder.

Survivors include husband, Richard Graves, of the home; children, Michelle (Al) Arce, of California, and Erik Arevalo, of St. Joseph; siblings, Larry (Connie) Touchtone, of Michigan, Joe Elder, of California, Colleen Touchtone, of Nevada, Maureen (Tom) Blada, of California, and Lorraine Brands, of California; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Graves has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home.

Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.