Joyce Brown

Joyce May Brown, 73, passed away November 23, 2018. Joyce was born February 10, 1945 in Carlisle, Iowa to Charles and Margaret Wheeldon. She worked as a prep cook at Gino’s for 30 years. Joyce had a good sense of humor and enjoyed embroidery and crocheting. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she volunteered for the PTA when her children were in school.

She is survived by her children Kendra, Michael and Maggie; grandchildren Angel, Natasha and Devlin; brother Albert; sisters Jeanette, Mary, Irene and Charlotte; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Margaret, husband James Brown, brother John and infant sister Margaret.


Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with funeral service at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2101 Evergreen Ave, Des Moines. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in memory of Joyce.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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