Joyce Ann (nee Pierce) Eckart of Goshen, OH, passed peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the age of 77. Joyce was born on February 1, 1947, in Cincinnati, OH to Henry and Ruth Pierce.

Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Terry Leslie Eckart Sr., loving mother of Sonya (Davis) Kramer, Ruthie (Scott) Galbreath, Lesley (Keith) Swigert and the late Terry L. Eckart Jr., mother-in-law of Debbie Eckart and Bill Hogue, caring grandmother of Mechelle Eckart, Andrew, Matthew and Olivia Hogue, Des and Connor Galbreath, Mindy and Tommy Meyer and Staci (PJ) Daniel, proud great-grandmother of Jazmyn Elias, Camden, Liam, Rylo and Rilynn Meyer, Hunter Rollins, Stella and Elijah Daniel, cherished daughter of the late Henry Clay and Ruth (nee Wilson) Pierce. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and many dear friends. Joyce loved collecting and watching movies of all kinds. She also enjoyed music, especially Queen and ABBA.

A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, December 11 at Graceland Memorial Gardens in the mausoleum chapel.