Joyce Delores Burton

Joyce Delores Burton of Carthage, Mo., passed away peacefully in her sleep at 6:30 p.m. on Monday November 10, 2025. Joyce was born on October 24, 1937, in Carterville, Mo., to JD and Gladys (Call) Chidester. She was married to Franklin J. Burton on November 4, 1954, and had five wonderful children. She loved her children and many grandchildren and enjoyed spending as much time with them as she could. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, son Danny Burton, brother Joe Chidester and granddaughter Felisha Burton.

She is survived by four children; daughter Juanita Burton, Carthage, Mo., Teddy Burton and wife Diana, Oklahoma City, Ok., Frank Burton, McLoud, Ok., Michael Burton, Carthage, Mo., daughter-in-law Julie Burton, Duenweg, Mo., two sisters, Carol Kulp, Joplin, Mo., Debra Pretzer, Warren, Mi., six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday December 6, 2025, at Pentecostal Life Center 5505 Gateway Drive Joplin, Mo., 64804. Joyce will be laid to rest next to her husband at Carterville Cemetery after the memorial service.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO