Joyce Jordan

Joyce Edna Jordan, 94, of Grayville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Haven on the River in Grayville, Illinois. She was born on Wednesday, August 5, 1931, in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Thomas Washington and Nancy (King) McDaniel. Joyce married William Joseph (Jack) Smith, and he precedes her in death. She worked for Mitchell Drilling and then later at Fort McPherson. After a time she worked for Rob Roth, Attorney. Then, until retirement, as a civil servant secretary for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City. Joyce Joyce attended Crossville Missionary Baptist Church in her younger years. She enjoyed reading, shopping, and helping her husband refurbish oil and drilling bits. Joyce was a bit re-tipper and welder. Most of all, she loved spending time with family.

Joyce is survived by her children, Connie Braden of Grayville, IL, Joseph (Candith) Smith of Mattoon, IL. and Leo Smith of Grayville, IL; grandchildren, Tim Langford, James Braden, Sarah Braden, Daniel (Lyese) Smith, Benjamin Smith, Amanda Mercer and Jessica (Allen) Roberts; great-grandchildren, Harli, Killian, Everleigh, Tanner, Haley, Dylan, Lydia, Tyler, Kylie, Owen, Abbey, Jaxon and Braxton; two brothers, Virgil McDaniel and Lester McDaniel; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, William Joseph (Jack) Smith, Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Judi Kay Dycus and siblings, Alice Crandall and Mertis York.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Roberts and Cook Funeral Service to assist the family with expenses.