Joyce L. Bright
October 31, 2015
Joyce L. Bright, 82, loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on her mother’s birthday Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Bright Kavanagh House.
Joyce was born September 25, 1933 in Des Moines to Howard and Mildred (Finney) Polson. She was a proud graduate of East High School. Joyce was a homemaker and also worked in a chiropractic office for several years. In her younger years, she enjoyed league bowling with her husband, children and grandchildren. Joyce was a lifetime member of Easton Place United Methodist Church and a longtime member of Sweet Adeline’s. She served as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls before becoming a member of Eastern Star. Joyce was very outgoing and never knew a stranger.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Corrine (Denny) Comer; sons, Richard L. (Julie) Bright, Jr. and Paul Bright; grandchildren, Raeome, Jeremy, Alycia, Nick, Casey, Dan, Joe, Paul Jr. and Marlana; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; sisters, JoAnn (Don) Overton and Judy (Steve) Kier; her beloved dog, Angel; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 48 years, Richard L. Bright, Sr.
The family will greet friends Tuesday, November 3, 2015 beginning at 10 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Easton Place United Methodist Church, 2412 Easton Blvd. Joyce will be laid to rest at the Masonic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to HCI Care Services or Easton Place United Methodist Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at HCI Care Services for the compassionate and loving care Joyce received.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Rosa
11/02/2015
May the God of Comfort ( Psalms 83:18) give abundant peace of mind and heart . A promise from God in His Word the Bible is
Isaiah 25:8.
Jean A. Graham
11/02/2015
So sad to hear a good friend like
Joyce is called to Heaven. I know we will meet again. She was a good christian and a true friend. Her smile will always be remembered.
God Bless her family .
Rev. Craig Robertson
11/02/2015
I am so sorry to hear about Joyce's passing. Joyce and her sister JoAnn and their families are the Polson's I am the closest to. I know she missed her Richard after he passed and struggled with life in general after that. I will miss her laugh and her smile. I am the minister of the FCC in Ottawa KS and I will not be able to attend Joyce's service. Please give everybody my love and you are in my prayers as you celebrate her life. I will miss you
cous.
Love you all
your cousin
Rev. Craig Robertson
Wookie
11/01/2015
Oh grandma how I miss you so much!!!! I will love you always and forever!!! I forever will be your Wookie!!!!!
Dawn Harvey
11/01/2015
Joyce, you will be truly missed. I really enjoyed our visits and chats we had. God needed a special angel. You were a good friend. May peace be with you always.