Joyce Helen Mullikin of Loveland.  Loving wife of 63 years to James "Jim" Mullikin.  Cherished mother of Cathy (Ridgely) Pope, John C. Mullikin, and the late Janet Batterson.  Proud grandmother of Ashley (Danielle) Margeaux, Jeremy (Vy) Batterson, Ryan Blanton, and Jennifer (Jason) Jewell.  Dear sister of Allen (Kelle) Herbert.  Passed away February 1, 2024 at the age of 82.

A Note To My Wife~

For 63 years you were the joy of my life.

You had the most beautiful smile that I've ever seen.

It projected all of the love you ever had inside of you.

And you were willing to share it with everyone- especially me!

I'll miss you and love you forever.

Your loving husband,

Jim

Joyce loved her family unconditionally.

Some of her best times was going out to dinner with her entire family and catching up with the grandkids about new technology.

For those who knew Joyce, her love, her compassion for others was genuine.

But the biggest love was her faith and love for God, and her love for Jesus Christ ~ and she did not hide it.

She was a prayer warrior and put herself last, never complaining and always compromising.

If you were fortunate enough to get to know her, I pray, she touched your life like she did ours, whether in prayer , her smile, a hug, or just kind words of encouragement.

Throughout her life, she loved to read, travel, go to auctions, do crafts and was a true artist who loved to draw things that made her happy ~ like her dogs and churches but spending time with family and friends was most important to her.

Joyce also loved her dogs and throughout the years she had several ~ she gave her babies as much love as they gave her each and every day.

Joyce was a sincere giver and very active in her church and enjoy having lunch on Wednesday's with a special group of ladies as well as playing cards with her longtime friends for over 20 years.

She will be missed by all who loved her.

Mom, your family loved you unconditionally and we will miss you dearly!

You have finished the race and tell Janet we said Hi!

Love You Forever,

Your Family

Family and friends will be received from 10 AM - 12 PM on Wednesday, February 7 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N Riverside Ave, Loveland, OH  45140, where services will be held at 12 PM.

Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.