Joyce Elaine Davis Dye
1934-2024

Joyce Elaine Davis Dye, 89 of Keokuk passed away February 23, 2024 at her home.
She was born August 8, 1934 the daughter of M.V. “Jeff” and Ruth Elizabeth Hays Davis. Her
early education began in Sandusky, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse before graduating
from Keokuk High School.
On July 11, 1952, she was united in marriage to Keith E. Dye sharing decades of love and
companionship.
Joyce worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator and then in the local office
She also devoted her skills and compassion to nursing at Dr. John Lee’s office.
She was a faithful member of Wayland Baptist Church. She generously shared her musical talents
by playing the organ and imparted wisdom as a Sunday School teacher.
In her leisure time, Joyce pursued adventurous hobbies, including motorcycle riding across the
country and making a memorable trip to Sturgis following her retirement. She found solace in the
pages of books, and her nimble fingers crafted beautiful stitches through her love of sewing and
embroidery. Joyce's curiosity knew no bounds, and she embraced the opportunity to explore a variety
of interests.
She is survived by her husband Keith Dye of Keokuk, two daughters, Jayne Woods of Hamilton,
and Cheryl (Wayne) Morehouse of Keokuk, four grandchildren, Andrew (Sarah) Morehouse, Denise
(Jason) Hendricksmeyer, Mike (Ashley) Davidson, and Michelle (Albert) Keppel, seven great
grandchildren, Alex Hendricksmeyer, Jacob Hendricksmeyer, Tanner Keppel, Kole Keppel, Draven
Davidson, Levi Davidson, and Veda Blue Davidson and a great-great grandson Calvin Morehouse.
She is also survived by a brother, Gary (Mary) Davis of Hamilton, two nieces, Shelly Burdo and Diana
Cosby, two sisters-in-law, Linda (John) Hayes and Miriam Dye Snider.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Norm Woods, step-grandson, Nathan Keppel,
and brothers-in-law, Ernest (Shirley) Dye and Glenn Snider.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor
Daniel Fox officiating. Burial will be in the Sandusky Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service with the family meeting with friends at that
time.
Memorials may be made to Lee County Hospice.
On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.