Joyce L. Aylor

Joyce L. Aylor, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2018 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff.

Joyce, the daughter of the late Howard and Grace Huff Karnes, was born Sept. 4, 1934 in Greenway, Ark. She was a member of First Christian Church, and was a homemaker. Over the years she worked as a bookkeeper, served as Principal’s Secretary at Poplar Bluff High School and worked at Kraft, Miles and Tatum. She also was an astute entrepreneur in many other business adventures. Joyce had a passion for life, riding horses, traveling, socializing with friends and being involved and available for everyone that needed her. She was a devoted and loving wife of 46 years and a caring and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Joyce will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

In February of 1972, Joyce married the love of her life Elwood L. “Bud” Aylor in Poplar Bluff. He survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Steven E. (Carolyn) Aylor of Longview, Texas and James “Jim” H. Aylor of Cape Girardeau; four grandchildren, Christopher, David, Bryan and Dillon; two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Landon; and two special friends, Dru Penrod and Charlotte Hallmark.

A great-granddaughter Eleanor Aylor preceded Joyce in death.

The visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. The funeral Service will follow at 12 p.m. with Dr. Ron Black officiating. Burial will be at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 15455 Conway Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 or to American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-1242.

Cotrell Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Joyce L. Aylor.