Joyce Virginia Guthrie

Joyce Virginia Guthrie, of Mexia passed away on October 24, 2024 at the age of 86. Although she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her, they find comfort in knowing she is now in her eternal home resting in the arms of the Lord. 

Joyce was born August 16, 1938, in Jacksonville, Texas to Herbert Livingston and Lois Wannett (McKay) McKinnon. She devoted her life to being a homemaker. She loved her family and being a wife and mother was most important to her.

Joyce had an outgoing, fun-loving personality. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also loved her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lois McKinnon; husband, Donnie Guthrie; and sister, Carol Miller.

Joyce is survived by her son, Michael Wayne Guthrie and wife, Catherine Adams Guthrie; three grandsons, Adam, Nathan, and Lane Guthrie; Donna Joyce Ruble and husband, Robert Leslie Ruble; granddaughter, Kristina Marie Kulesza; great granddaughter, Destyni Lyn Kulesza; sister, Rita Thomas and husband, James; and brother-in-law, Gary Miller.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the Greenwood Cemetery in Teague.