Joyce McCallum
Joyce McCallum, was born Joyce Jeanette Cooksey on March 29, 1934 in McAlester Oklahoma. Beloved wife of Dean Ames McCallum since 1957. Proceeded in death by her parents Pauline and Robert Cooksey and her sister Patricia Wilson. Dear mother of Michael Mark McCallum of Kirkwood and Elise McCallum of Los Angeles. Loving grandparent of Kate, Molly, William and Margaret McCallum. Joyce died peacefully on March 18, 2013 from Alzheimer’s disease. Her loving and creative spirit will be fondly remembered. The memorial service is Saturday, March 23 at 11am in Saint George’s Chapel at Church of St. Michael’s and St. George – 6345 Wydown Blvd. Clayton, MO 63105. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Joyce’s name to www.Alz.org or the animal care organization of your choice.
Dearest McCallums,
The lovely video reveals what a beautiful family Joyce created.
Our deepest condolences.
much love,
cindy and andrey
Cactus,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear McCallum Family, knowing first hand how cruel Altzheimers is, may the wonderful memories of your wife, mother and grandmother fill your hearts at this time. Prayers and blessings for all you’ve endured and knowing that love is all there is.
Scott DeShong
Dear Dean, Elise, Mark, Kim and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It’s been a tough, long time for you, dealing with the Alzheimer’s with your mother/grandmother. We will always fondly remember Joyce as she was before this terrible disease took over. She was a loving spirit, as is evidenced by the family she raised. We wish we could be there with you to console you in this time of grief. Take comfort in knowing that she is in heaven; young, beautiful and vibrant! She will be a guardian angel for us all.
We love you all and miss you terribly,
Tony, Megan, Patrick and Joseph
Cactus,
The video was beautiful as was your Mother. So sorry for your loss. Its hard to lose any loved one but your Mother is the hardest. Know you & your family are in my prayers and hoping your pain will ease as you realize hers is now gone & she is whole again-well,laughing and waiting for her loved ones to join her.
Love & prayers to you & Lisa
That was a beautiful video–it brought tears to my eyes! I’m glad you have wonderful memories to look back on. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers
Dear Dean, Mark, Elise & family:
I will always remember Joyce & her beautiful laugh, great sense of humor, & how much like grand dad (her dad) she was! As much as I know you are all hurting & grieving her loss I am happy that she is no longer suffering such a horrific disease. It is comforting to know that her mother, father & sister were waiting to welcome her home where one day we will all meet again. This was a beautiful memory book of her life & the song is so perfect. Love & miss you all & I’m sorry I can’t be there for her service. My heart is with you! Always, Joyce Wilson