Joyce Jost, 82, of Cassville, passed away April 19, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

She was born October 16, 1940, in Vernon County, Mo., the daughter of James and Ruth (Woody) Nickell.

Survivors include husband, Gerald Jost; one son, Kevin Easter and his wife Kris of Cave Creek, Ariz.; one daughter, Sherry Allee and her husband Jeff of Cassville; one brother, Larry Nickell and his wife Nancy of Drexel, Mo.; six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

She grew up in Kansas and attended Pleasantview Baptist Church in Garland, Kan. where she accepted Christ into her life at age 15. After moving to Cassville, she became a member of First Baptist Church of Cassville.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 19, 2023, at Memory Gardens of Bourbon County in Fort Scott, Kan., under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Jeff Allee will conduct the services. Contributions may be made to Mercy Health Foundation for Mercy Clinic of Cassville in memory of Joyce.