Mrs. P. Joyce McPeak, 77, of Blandinsville, IL, passed away at 7:05AM Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at the Maple Crossing Nursing Home in Amboy, IL.

She was born October 11, 1940 in Golden, IL, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy Hogan Brown. On August 20, 1958, she married Kenneth L. McPeak in Blandinsville.

Joyce was a 1958 graduate of Unity High School in Mendon, IL. She had worked for King-Sealey and McGraw Edison in Macomb, IL, Twin Oaks Golf Course in Blandinsville and for Robert Russell's Country Café in LaHarpe. She enjoyed decorating her home and loved to cook.

She is survived by her husband, 4 daughters, Pam (Mike) Rothlauf of West Burlington, IA, Tammy Hodges of Macomb, Sherry (Dan) Mitchell of West Burlington, IA and Kim (Tom) Sitton of Bowling Green, MO, 1 son, Doug McPeak of Bowling Green, MO, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchilden, 1 sister, Velta Bartz of Quincy, IL and 1 brother, Richard (Candy) Brown also of Quincy, IL and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Ryan McPeak, 4 sisters, 4 brothers and her parents.

As per her wishes, following cremation, a graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, December 14, 2017 at LaHarpe Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. A memorial fund has been established for the Blandinsville - Hire District Library. Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe is assisting with arrangements.