Joyce Ann Hebblethwaite, 65, died Dec. 21, 2007, at Independence.
She was a certified nursing assistant for 26 years at The Groves in Independence.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Jim Hebblethwaite of Independence; son, James Jr. of Independence; daughter, Janice Bachtel of Independence; and grand- and great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at a later date under the direction of Ever Cremation Society of Kansas City.
