Joyce Ann Rogers

Joyce Ann Rogers, 80, of Dewey, died Tuesday in Dewey. Joyce was born the daughter of Joseph Earl and Blanch Evelyn (Martin) Rogers on Nov. 15, 1934, in Bartlesville. Joyce was raised in Dewey on the families’ original Indian allotment. She graduated from Dewey High school in 1952; the first class to graduate in the new gym at that time. She was working at the Dewey Hotel where she met J.B. Alsup, a guest working in the oil fields. They were united in marriage and blessed with six children. For many years the family moved with J.B.’s work until they settled in Dewey. After the kids were grown Joyce started her 27 year career with Forrest Manor and Heritage Villa. J.B. preceded her in death in 2006. Joyce loved the Lord and believed faith would help her overcome all her burdens in life. She embraced her Delaware heritage and attended the first 48 Delaware Indian powwows. She planted a garden every year and canned her own vegetables. Joyce made her daughters’ clothes by hand with a needle and thread and oftentimes took in people who needed help or just a helping hand. Joyce’s greatest passion in life was her family. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren and was known for her handmade dolls and Christmas presents filled with baked cookies and candy. She loved family get-togethers which usually included her cooking a large meal for everyone. She will be dearly missed. Joyce is survived by her eight children, Daniel J. Rogers of Monett, MO, Ricky Rogers of Bartlesville, John B. Alsup Jr. and Dianna of Columbia, MO, Linda J. Denny and Steve of Dewey, Barbara L. Christian and Joe of Verona, MO, Rocky Alsup and Dee of Monett, Tommy Alsup and Lisa of Prairie City, OR, and Anna Bishop of Miller, MO; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and daughter Joyce Rogers. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the Delaware Indian Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with Joyce’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Joyce Ann Rogers

November 15, 1934 - April 28, 2015