Joyce M. Tucker, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

Joyce was born on January 5, 1956 in Alton the daughter of George and Rose Gimble Tucker.

Joyce had worked for several gas stations, as a truck driver and a care giver.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and loved her dog Apollo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two siblings, Mickey and Christine Tucker.

She is survived by siblings, Bill (Kate) Tucker, Peggy Carter, Diane Tucker, Rickey Tucker, Cathy Jackson and Ronald Decker; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cremation will be accorded and private family services will be at a later date.