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Joyce Lavene Abarr Elliott

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Birth	:	21 Feb 1929 Middle Fork Township, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Nov 2013 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery, Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7383003, -92.8233032
Description	:	Joyce L. Abarr, 84, of Grinnell, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at her home with her family by her side. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. A private burial will be held at a later date in Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Smith Funeral Home, with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.∼Joyce L Elliott age 84 of Grinnell, Iowa died Friday at her home with her family... Read More	Joyce L. Abarr, 84, of Grinnell, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at her home with her family by her side. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. A private burial will be held at a later date in Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Smith Funeral Home, with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.∼Joyce L Elliott age 84 of Grinnell, Iowa died Friday at her home with her family by her side. Burial in the Rock Creek Cemetery rural Grinnell, Iowa. Joyce Lavene Abarr was the daughter of Quentin Bayard and Thelma Velora Main Abarr. She was a child of the Depression Era. She lived up to the meaning of her name, Joyous One. She gave joy and happiness to those around her; she was true to her children, family and friends. As a youngster, she enjoyed games, school, softball, basketball and horseback riding. Going to visit her extended family was a special treat. During her teen years, Joyce learned to sew, cook and bake; which led to her famous bread, rolls and cookies. Joyce always said she would rather be a tomboy than a priss. On June 16, 1946, Joyce married Ronald Grandstaff in Newton, Iowa. They brought four children into this world; Joyce Diane, Dan, Randy and Megan. Her children brought her much joy. She found work at the shoe factory, then DeLong Manufacturing where she was a seamstress and supervisor for a total of 49 years. Joyce was a mentor and friend to her fellow workers. September 24, 2009, Joyce married Kenneth F Elliott in Newton, Iowa. The couple enjoyed horseback riding. You could always find them dining at different local restaurants. Joyce liked to study the Bible, fellowship and Bible school. Bus tours and road trips gave an enjoyable break to the daily life. She enjoyed visiting friends who were confined to their homes or care facilities. Joyce loved picnics. She started the annual Cousins picnic, where all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren would come to play in the creek and woods. Later, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, followed by family pictures and lots of love.

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Where is Joyce Lavene Abarr Elliott's memorial?
Joyce Lavene Abarr Elliott's memorial is located at: Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery, Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA.
When did Joyce Lavene Abarr Elliott death?
Joyce Lavene Abarr Elliott death on 8 Nov 2013 in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joyce Lavene Abarr Elliott's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7383003
Longitude: -92.8233032

Family Members:

Parent

Thelma Velora Main Navratil

(1907 - 1998)

Spouse

Kenneth Francis Elliott

(1920 - 2011)

Siblings

Dorothy Deane “Dot” Abarr Nelson

(1927 - 2020)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rock Creek Liberty Cemetery
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7383003, -92.8233032

2. Mormon Grave
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7056640, -92.7858500

3. West Westfield Pioneer Cemetery
Oakland Acres, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7056480, -92.7702070

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Newburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7912000, -92.8054000

5. Our Silent City Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7214010, -92.8989030

6. Hazelwood Cemetery
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7369003, -92.7358017

7. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Newburg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8081000, -92.8335000

8. Westfield Cemetery
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6935997, -92.7493973

9. Saums Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6744003, -92.8842010

10. Old German Lutheran Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7263985, -92.9278030

11. Pleasant View Quaker Pioneer Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6919000, -92.9213000

12. Bethel Cemetery
Lynnville, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524730, -92.7905610

13. Antle Cemetery
Kellogg, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7168999, -92.9405975

14. Rushville Cemetery
Rushville, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7611008, -92.9464035

15. Oak Grove Catholic Cemetery
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6597800, -92.7210000

16. Center Friends Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7294006, -92.9796982

17. Sugar Creek Cemetery
Searsboro, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6281013, -92.7652969

18. Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6946983, -92.6691971

19. Chester Cemetery
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8416700, -92.7182200

20. Slagel Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6739006, -92.9753036

21. German Society Methodist Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8124901, -92.9751961

22. Jasper County Burying Ground
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6775600, -92.9996110

23. Upper Blue Point Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6417007, -92.6782990

24. Swan Cemetery
Sully, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5918999, -92.8233032