Joyce M. Barden

WEST PEORIA - Joyce M. Barden, age 82, of West Peoria, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

She was born on March 13, 1942, in Peoria, to George and Garnet (Dimon) Ruish. She married Walter D. Barden on May 6, 1961, at St. Mark Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2005.

Joyce was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Norma J. Parker; and mother-in-law, Irma Matarelli-Barden.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Cutter (Rick Hidden) of Huntsville, AR, Lori Fast (Scot) of Bartonville, and Donald Barden (Stacey) of Washington; grandchildren, Scott Cutter (Sara), Jayme Baker (Rodney), Eric Cutter (Chanda), Christopher Fast, Carli Fast, Kayla Fast, Alex Barden (Addy Green), Morgan Barden, and Taylor Ocker; nine great-grandchildren; and special friends, Amy and Rickey Beard.

Joyce attended Bradley University, receiving straight A’s in her paralegal course. She worked for Chicago Title as a Closing Agent, and retired from First National Bank of America as a Loan Officer in 1993, but was a homemaker for many years before starting her career. After her retirement, Joyce was devoted to caring for her husband, Walter.

Joyce was a longtime member of St. Mark Catholic Church, and bowled with them for many years. She loved garage sales, gardening, coloring and having wine with friends, and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

A visitation will be held at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel on Wednesday, April 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with a visitation to start one hour prior at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the West Peoria Volunteer Fire Department.

Words of comfort can be shared with the Barden family at www.Davison-Fulton.com.