Joyce Brand

Joyce Ann Brand, age 77, passed away at Parkland Health Center in Farmington on November 10, 2024. She was born July 16, 1947, in Bonne Terre to the late Glenwood and Kathryn (Gardner) Curdt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Kay Curdt and a brother in infancy, Glennon Curdt.

Joyce was a licensed funeral director with C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Homes for 43 years. During her career she cared for countless families as a funeral director and as the office manager at the Bonne Terre location. Joyce also served as the secretary for the St. Francois County Coroner’s office under Coroner Ted Boyer and served as past secretary of the Bonne Terre Cemetery Association. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Betta Sigma Phi. Joyce loved spending quality time with her grandchildren; they held a very special place in her heart.

Joyce is survived by two children, Steve (BethAnne) Brand, Tonia (Kevin) Berg; six grandchildren, Cody Brand, Lacey (Aaron) Noe, Cory Brand, Chase Berg, Dalton Berg, and Sierra Berg; one great-grandson, Blane; sister, Phyllis (Bob) Smotherman.

Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 5:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm with Rev. Randy Murphy officiating. A private graveside service will be held on Thursday at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre.