Joyce Gayle Root
March 18, 1947 - July 6, 2020
Joyce Gayle Root, age 73, of Berlin, Wisconsin; formerly of West Allis, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday July 6, 2020, at Patriot Place in Berlin. WI. After a lengthy battle with renal disease. Joyce was born on March 18, 1947, in Sparta, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Gail W. Root and Maxine J. (Dumben) Root. Joyce worked for the government of the United States of America as a secretary for the Internal Revenue Service. She retired on April 30, 2004 after 36 years of loyal service. She played the accordion as a young adult, plus enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, cooking, bowling, and gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with friends and family at Randy’s Neighbors Inn and Jimmy B’s, in West Allis. Joyce is survived by her half-brother, Orlin J, Root Sr; nephews, Orlin J. Root Jr, Lance A. Root; and niece, Kimberly A. Root-Smith; many great-nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. She was preceded in death by, her parents, Gail W. Root and Maxine j. Root; half-sisters, Karen Root, Ellen Root; and nephew, David Root; sister-in-law, Yvonne R. Reill- Root; and niece, Valice M. Root-Cotten. There will be no visitation or Funeral Services due to Covid-19. Joyce will be laid to rest on July 10, 2020 at Neshonoc Cemetery located in West Salem, Wisconsin with her immediate family members. A special thank you to the Heartland Hospice team, for their support through this difficult time.
Joyce Gayle Root, age 73, of Berlin, Wisconsin; formerly of West Allis, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday July 6, 2020, at Patriot Place in Berlin. WI. After a lengthy battle with renal disease. Joyce was born on March 18, 1947, in Sparta, Wisconsin.... View Obituary & Service Information