Joyce D. Durham- Miller, age 79, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the home of her daughter in rural Nevada, Ohio.
Joyce was born on March 22, 1942, in Lewis County, Kentucky to John and Mary (Lykens) Fite, both of whom are deceased.
She was once married to Billy Durham, Phil Jeffers, and James Miller.
She is survived by 4 children: Tony Durham of Bucyrus, Gregory Tom “Bull” (Vickie) Durham of Bucyrus, Mary Jacquelyn (Charles Douglas) Stuckert of Bucyrus, and Tammy (Dave) Mooney of Nevada. 8 grandchildren, Clay, Chad, Cati, Amanda, Andy, Amber, Brandon, and Megan, and 14 great-grandchildren. Along with a half-brother, Johnny Fite, and a half-sister, Bonnie Fite-Ramon, both of Adrian, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her infant son Billy Jr., husbands, Bill Durham and James Miller, a brother, Bud Fite, and a half-sister, Connie Cornelius,
Joyce was a nurse and worked for the Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, retiring after 20 years. She was a long-time member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church in Oceola.
For hobbies, she enjoyed playing music, going to garage sales, and her dog Jazzy. She will be remembered for her loving heart for her family and others.
Graveside services for Joyce Durham-Miller will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Nevada Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Angel officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial or Bullpen Christmas for Kids, and can be sent to Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.
Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.