Joyce LaRue Obituary

Joyce Carolyn LaRue

Joyce Carolyn LaRue, 85, of Benton Ridge, peacefully left us to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, February 17, 2025, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, Texas.

Joyce was born February 11, 1940, in Ada to John and Cecile (Baughman) Collins. On August 9, 1959, she married her sweetheart, William "Bill" LaRue.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; her brothers, Earl, Edward, and John Collins; her sisters, Betty Rodabaugh, Ellen Price, Mildred Price, Carol Coons, and Patricia "Miss" Collins.

She is survived by her sons, Kurt (Ilda) LaRue, Ellenton, Florida, and Mark LaRue, Benton Ridge; her daughter, Jennifer (Ken) Croy, Katy, Texas; her grandchildren, Brian (Lauren), Austin (Ashley), Gabby, Andy, Dakota, and Graham LaRue, and Megan (Jonathon) Whitmore, and Emilee Croy; her great-grandchildren, Maddie, Mason, Avery and Paisley LaRue.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joyce was a true home maker as well as a skilled seamstress. She played the flute and piano and had a beautiful singing voice, which she enjoyed sharing in church. She loved flowers and butterflies, but she found the most joy in her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and had a special bond with each of them. She also enjoyed corresponding with members of the US military, writing them encouraging letters to support their service.

Friends and family are invited to visit from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, 239 S. Main St., Bluffton. Funeral service will follow visitation at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kelly Sterling officiating.

Memorial contributions in Joyce's name may be made to Smile Train or AdoptAPlatoon.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.