Joyce Marie Melroy

Joyce Marie Melroy, age 79, of Cozad, Nebraska departed this life April 27, 2023 at Cozad Community Hospital. Joyce was born November 12, 1943 at Anselmo, Nebraska, the youngest of 9 children, to Harry Thomas and Elsie May (Howland) Cambell. Joyce attended Cozad High School and graduated with the class of 1962. Following graduation, Joyce worked for Monroe Auto, Walmart, W.J. O’Conners Department Store, an electronics manufacturer in Ogallala, and a candy store in San Diego, California. She enjoyed several hobbies, but her favorites were sewing, quilting, decorating cakes, photo editing, and crafting. Joyce was very family oriented, being a loving mother, wife and grandmother. She was a long time member of the Cozad Christian Church, assistant Brownie Scout Leader, and Vice President of the camping club. She was preceded in death by her parents; 8 siblings, grandparents and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gordon Melroy; their four children, Larry, Debbie, Becky and Michael; and many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.

Memorials are suggested to the Cozad Christian Church. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cozad Christian Church with Pastor Lyle Burwell officiating.