Joyce Ann Buckman

Joyce Ann Buckman, 86, went to be with her God on December 21, 2017 with her family present. She was married for 50 years to John M. Buckman Jr. who passed away December 14, 2003. Joyce was born in Evansville, IN September 10, 1931. She graduated from Sacred Heart grade school and Memorial High School. She was known as Grandma to so many of her grandkid’s friends. When Joyce lived in Evansville, she was a constant at University of Southern Indiana basketball games where she became affectionately known as the candy lady. She continued the candy tradition while attending sporting events in Fortville. She always had candy or chewing gum with her and the younger kids would always come over to her to get theirs. Joyce was always an early riser. Many mornings she would be visiting the local Walmart store around 5am to buy some groceries. While the kids were growing up popcorn was a constant staple of food. Joyce used a cast iron pan long before microwave popcorn existed. Eventually, she became a big fan of microwave popcorn. She always had breakfast ready for Dad when he got up in the morning and dinner was on the table when he returned from work. Her favorite food, other than popcorn, was BBQ ribs. While in Evansville, ribs came from Wolf’s BBQ and after moving to Fortville, IN the local Kroger store supplied her with ribs. Her second favorite food was fried chicken. She loved riding the Snapper riding mower to cut grass. Joyce liked going to the casino to play the “penny” slots, she knew better than to risk a lot of money. Joyce is survived by her children John M. Buckman III, his wife Leslie, their children Donna and husband Eric Rodriguez, Jennifer and husband Scott Wood, Janice and husband Doug Dillon and Kristen and husband Jim Thompson. Great Grandchildren, Lauren, Reiley, Rory, Maddie, Nick, Kait, great great grandson Harrison. Joni and her husband Ron Greulich, their children Ryan and wife Megan, Stacy and husband Luke, Ashley and husband Dustin. Great grandchildren, Taylor, Logan, Mason, Mary, Brady, Max, Ali and Evelyn. Jeff and his wife Terry, their children Nicholas and Katelyn. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Marie Butler. Funeral Services for Joyce will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Resurrection Catholic Church, Rev. Phil Kreilein officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 A.M. until service time on Tuesday at Resurrection Catholic Church, 5301 New Harmony Road. Memorial contributions may be made to the John and Joyce Buckman Endowment at the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Indiana for the benefit of Resurrection School.

Joyce Ann Buckman

September 10, 1931 - December 21, 2017