Born November 19, 1921, to Owen and Ida Barber in Washington, Indiana, Joyce graduated from Washington High School. She married Roy Franklin Stringer on March 28, 1942, before he left to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and they were married for 70 years. When Roy returned, they moved to Indianapolis, where she raised their seven children.
Joyce was a devoted wife and mother. She especially loved family gatherings, caring for her grandchildren, sharing family meals, and spending time at Heritage Lake. Her favorite time of year was celebrating Christmas with her large family.
She was also an active member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. Joyce joyfully served in several church ministries, including Sunday School, Bible School, the Thrift Shop, and the United Methodist Women, and avidly shared her love of Jesus with her family. She enjoyed taking care of flowers in the garden and volunteered for the Wayne Township parents association.
Memorial donations can be made to Heaven's Cupboard, a Mt. Olive UMC ministry, 1449 S. High School Road, Indianapolis, In 46241, or online at mount-olive.org/heavens-cupboard.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. Calling will be from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, August 31, at Conkle Funeral Home Avon Chapel, 76 North Avon Avenue. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Roy. She is survived by her brother, John Barber, and sister, Mary Henson; children, David (Carlene) Stringer, Patricia (Gary) Hechinger, Leonard (Brenda) Stringer, Wayne Stringer, Jeanne (Wayne) Rogers, Gay Stringer, Charlene (Dan) Czerwinski; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Born November 19, 1921, to Owen and Ida Barber in Washington, Indiana, Joyce graduated from Washington High School. She married Roy Franklin Stringer on March 28, 1942, before he left to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and they were married for 70 years. When Roy returned, they moved to Indianapolis, where she raised their seven children.
Joyce was a devoted wife and mother. She especially loved family gatherings, caring for her grandchildren, sharing family meals, and spending time at Heritage Lake. Her favorite time of year was celebrating Christmas with her large family.
She was also an active member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. Joyce joyfully served in several church ministries, including Sunday School, Bible School, the Thrift Shop, and the United Methodist Women, and avidly shared her love of Jesus with her family. She enjoyed taking care of flowers in the garden and volunteered for the Wayne Township parents association.
Memorial donations can be made to Heaven's Cupboard, a Mt. Olive UMC ministry, 1449 S. High School Road, Indianapolis, In 46241, or online at mount-olive.org/heavens-cupboard.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. Calling will be from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, August 31, at Conkle Funeral Home Avon Chapel, 76 North Avon Avenue. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Roy. She is survived by her brother, John Barber, and sister, Mary Henson; children, David (Carlene) Stringer, Patricia (Gary) Hechinger, Leonard (Brenda) Stringer, Wayne Stringer, Jeanne (Wayne) Rogers, Gay Stringer, Charlene (Dan) Czerwinski; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Family Members
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Dema Mae Barber Akester
1911–1998
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Donald Barber
1913–1914
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Clarence William Barber
1915–2004
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Marjorie Barber Elmore
1916–1967
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George Washington Barber
1918–2000
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Samuel Hugh Barber
1919–1991
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Lillian Elizabeth Barber
1923–1927
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Hazel Frances Barber McCracken
1926–2002
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Elva Ruth Barber Adams
1928–2017
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AMN John Traylor Barber
1930–2020
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SGT Kenneth Wayne Barber
1932–2017
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Helen Marie Barber
1939–1939
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