Joyce Wheeler

Joyce Freddie Wheeler, 85, of Anadarko, Oklahoma was called home by the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2015 at her home in Anadarko. Joyce was born December 8, 1929 in Anadarko to Fred and Myrtle (Phelps) Boyce. She graduated from Anadarko High School in 1947. She married Wilburn Wheeler on August 7, 1947 in Pauls Valley, OK. In 1988 she retired as the Vice President of Liberty National Bank in Oklahoma City, OK. Upon retiring she and Wilburn started traveling. Through the years she became very active in the church and became a member of Mission of America Placement Service (MAPS). Together they traveled all over the United States on mission trips and helping to rebuild churches. Her favorite place was Alaska. In 1993 they traveled to eleven different states chaperoning the Latin American Children's Choir. In March of 2003, she became a volunteer for the Physicians Hospital of Anadarko. She loved being a "Pink Lady". She met new and old friends. She loved Dorothy West and all the Pink Ladies. This was a very fun time in her life. She loved everyone that she came in contact with. She will be missed deeply by all that knew and loved her. She is survived by: Her loving husband of 68 years, Wilburn Wheeler, of the home in Anadarko, OK 2 sons: Freddie Wheeler and his wife, Brenda, Red Oak, OK Ronnie Wheeler and his wife, Dannie, Sparks, OK 1 daughter: Wilma McCarty and her companion, Howard Butler, Anadarko, OK She was "Granny" to and will missed by 5 Grandchildren: Kimberly Ramsey, Lance Wheeler, Tiffany Clark, Amber Alabaster, Dustin Quisenberry. 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren Several nieces and nephews, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws. She was preceded in death by: Her parents; Fred and Myrtle Boyce, her sister, Betty Hall and her brother, Lee Boyce. Pallbearers will be: Freddie Wheeler, Lance Wheeler, Dekota wheeler, Ronnie Wheeler, Dustin Quisenberry, Evan Ramsey, Hunter Geer Honorary Pallbearers: Grant Ramsey, Dalton Wheeler, Sam Wheeler, Lucas Parr Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the First Assembly of God Church in Anadarko. Rev. Roger Reston will officiate. Burial to follow in the Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, Oklahoma under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices.com

Joyce Wheeler

December 8, 1929 - August 21, 2015

Explore Obituaries &
Upcoming Services