Joyce Louise Dye

May 17, 1941 - January 15, 2021

Joyce L. Dye, age 79, of Gas, KS passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home. Joyce was born on May 17, 1941 in Iola, KS the daughter of Vernon Eugene and Alice Rosetta (Madison) Barnes. After completing high school on October 13, 1960 in Iola, KS Joyce married Richard L. Dye. Joyce and Richard have been married for 60 years and Richard survives at their home. When not taking care of her family, Joyce worked as a Health Aide. Including her husband Richard, Joyce is survived by: Children: Allison Buzbee and husband Carol of LaHarpe, KS Regina Robb of Iola, KS Brother: Don Barnes of Joplin, MO 6 Grandchildren: Julie Defebaugh of Chanute, KS, Miles Collins of Bentenville, AR, Tyler Collins of Yates Center, KS, Lexi Smith of LaHarpe, KS, Kale King of Parsons, KS and MaKayla Robb of Iola, KS and 11 Great Grandchildren Special nieces and nephews: Martin Yocham of Springdale, AR Darrell Yocham of Colony, KS Keith Yocham of Lenexa, KS Dawna Barnes of Joplin, MO Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Verna Yocham, a nephew Dennis Yocham and a sister-in-law Della Barnes. Cremation has been requested with no services at this time. Richard request if you would please respect his privacy at this time with his family. Memorials have been suggested to any of the following: Wings of Warriors, A.C.A.R.F. or the Kappa Alpha Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720