Joyce Ann Lunsford, 72, of Belpre, OH, passed away October 25, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born August 25, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of the late Horace William and Vera N. (Hardinger) Lunsford Rice. Joyce was a homemaker and worked for the Bible College in Marietta for seven years. Joyce enjoyed her pets and took very special care of them. She is survived by her brother, Eugene Lunsford (Anna May) of Loveland, OH, along with a host of other family members and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an aunt who raised her, Marchetta L. Hardinger; infant sister, Vivian May Lunsford; and three brothers, Bill, James Wayne and Jackie Lunsford. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Rockland Cemetery, Belpre, with Pastor William Adams officiating. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre is assisting the family with the arrangements.