Carol Joyce Crum Ross, born in Carlinville on March 22 1940, was the second child of George and Mildred (Clark) Jackson. She went to heaven 85 years later on March 1, 2026 at home in Carlinville. She married Donald Lee Crum on November 4 1956, and they had 5 children. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2005. She later married Eldon Ross on November 3, 2007, and he also preceded her in death.

Joyce was a member of the class of 1958 Carlinville High School, and then obtained a cosmetology license and then became a hairdresser for 48 years, retiring in 2010. She was a member of the Memorial Christian Church in Carlinville and the Macoupin County Historical Society. She enjoyed antiquing, and collected antique dolls.

Known for her warmth and open heart, Joyce never met a stranger leaving everyone she met feeling like an old friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, and always being there for them. She taught the value of resilience, perseverance, compassion and to always find joy in the simple things and whose home was always filled with warmth and laughter.

Joyce is survived by children, Rhonda Kay (Robert) LeBlanc, of Henderson, NV, Marsha Lyn (Larry) Rhodes, of Carlinville, IL, Jennifer Lee Crum (Jim Tompkins) of Vail, CO, and Tony Crum; Grandchildren, Rachel (Jill ) Bettis Hurley, Jonathan (Riley) Bettis, Kristofer (Lindsay) Bettis, Tyler (Jen) LeBlanc, Ryan LeBlanc, Nicolas LeBlanc. Michael (Mary) Heller, Katherine (Sean) Boente; Great grandchildren, Lee Walter Boente, Maren Lynn Boente, Eva Grace Heller, Mildred Crum Heller, Isabelle Ann Heller, Harvey Bettis; brother, Evan (Kay) Jackson of Washington, IL; niece and nephews, Tracy (Tom ) Johnson, Kevin (Barb) Jackson, and Steve ( Tichie) Jackson.

She is preceded in death by her first and second husbands, daughter, Joy Ann (Jack) Bettis, sister, Jo Ann Ratliff, and brother, Paul Jackson.

Visitation will be held from 9:00am until 11:00 am on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Memorial Christian Church in Carlinville, IL

Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the church, with Rev. Andrew Funston officiating.

Burial will follow in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville, IL

Memorials are suggested to either the Memorial Christian Church or the Macoupin County Historical Society.

Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be given at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com.