Joyce Marilyn Detmer,86, of Silex, MO, passed away on August 22, 2022 at Mercy Hospital- Lincoln  Troy, MO. She was born on December 4, 1935 in Eldon, MO to Jesse David and Josie Pearl (Payne) White. Joyce attended the local schools with her three siblings and graduated from Ferguson High School. Joyce was blessed with three children with her first husband; Bruce, Brent and Colleen.  On May 17, 1980 she was united in marriage with Charles Detmer and along with his son, Nathan they all became a family.  Charles describes Joyce as an Angel on earth. They spent many happy years together with family and friends. Joyce was a hard worker and never tired, her family says she was "super-human" with her energy and enthusiasm. She was employed by Con-Tel as an operator for over 15 years, worked as a realtor and owned Fantasyland Décor for over 20 years ( the huge chicken out front on Hwy 61) many people will remember. Joyce was a talented artist who received many awards for her paintings. She was patient, loving, kind and generous to all whom she met. Joyce was not afraid to get her hands dirty and would often help Charles on the farm. She was a Christian and was baptized at New Salem Baptist Church. Joyce was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, who will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Joyce is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Charles Detmer of Silex, MO, children, Bruce M. Allmon (Linda) of Wentzville, Brent M. Allmon of Winfield, Colleen G. and husband Steven Brown of Middletown and Nathan and wife Amy Detmer of Briscoe, nine grandchildren: Mora Detmer,  Dustin and wife Ashley Allmon, Breanne and husband Tad Stiltz, Lynette and husband Christopher Delp, Holly and husband Daniel Williams, Jolleen G. Brown, Sarah and husband Timothy Spaulding, Bekka Detmer and Nicholas and wife Evangeline Sutton;  great-grandchildren, Cash, Nathan, Eleanore and Brady;  siblings, Lindell Asher of Steeleville, MO, Evelyn and Jim Vandivort of Richwoods, MO, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and recently her brother, Forest White.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 9:00  a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244.

Funeral - will also be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379. Rev. Sammy Lorton and Rev. Nathan Detmer will officiate.

Interment- Old Alexandria Cemetery Troy, MO. Memorials- Troy Holiness School or Old Alexandria Cemetery c/o the funeral home. Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com