Joyce Heyliger Striegler's Obituary
Joyce Heyliger Striegler passed away peacefully on August 13th in Springdale, AR. She was born on March 12, 1933 in Burnholme, PA. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Curtis; brother Desmond Heyliger, Jr.; and parents Desmond Heyliger Sr. and Marjorie Molt Heyliger.
She is survived by her son Keith (Carol); son Gary (Ann); and daughter Gail. Joyce is also blessed to be survived by grandsons Nathan and Bryan as well as granddaughters Emily Money (Shannon); Elizabeth Landrith (Graham); and Ellen. Joyce is also survived by great grandchildren Holden, Juliet, and Oliver Striegler as well as Elise and Evan Money.
In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law Barbara Heyliger and sister Nancy Thwaites (Ed). Joyce also has many nieces and nephews that have been important in her life providing love and support.
Joyce spent her early years living in communities around Philadelphia, PA where her father was a Methodist pastor. Her life changed forever when she met a young soldier named Curtis Striegler after a service at her father’s church. They married, and moved to Fayetteville, AR so Curtis could attend the University of Arkansas. Fayetteville would be her home for the remainder of her life. Joyce was very proud to have lived in the same home for 64 years and to have raised her family through good and challenging times on the small farm she and Curtis purchased.
She loved gardening and her flowers; Fayetteville Bulldog and Razorback sports; and family activities. Joyce was very happy to have had good neighbors and friends throughout her life in NW Arkansas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. Joyce will continue to be remembered, loved, and missed by many.
There will be a private graveside service on Sunday September 3, 2023 at the Mount Comfort Cemetery. Following that service, all family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life gathering for Joyce beginning at 3:00 pm in the Old Schoolhouse Building on the Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church grounds.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Circle of Life Hospice; 901 Jones Road; Springdale, AR 72762 or Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church; 3816 W. Mt. Comfort Road; Fayetteville, AR 72704
The family would like to give special thanks to personnel at the Washington Regional Medical Center and Circle of Life Hospice for the care they provided to Joyce.
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