Joyce Ann Hawkins, age 76, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026. She was born October 31, 1949, in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Norvel and Lilley (Whitlatch) Anderson.

Joyce was an active member of Maranatha Ministries in Alliance. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, putting together puzzles, and most of all, spending time with her family. She cherished the time spent making memories with those she loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Joyce is survived by her loving husband, LeRoy Hawkins; her children, Lee (Jacquelyn) Hawkins of South Point, Tanette (Kevin) Knowles of Alliance, Dena (Mark Pyles) Robinson of Beloit, Jeremiah (Tana) Hawkins of Alliance, and Brittany Joseph of Beloit; her brother, Gary Anderson; and her sisters, Shirley Lee and Evelene Blasiman, all of Alliance.She is also survived by her 23 grandchildren: Ashley, Courtney, Raechel, Kyle, Liam, Mason, Tasha, Alexander, Isabella, Seth, Zack, Joey, Madi, Sam, Roman, Sophia, Ashtin, Logan, Alyssa, Kaitlynn, Lexii, Bradley, and Jayden, as well as many great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by four brothers, Donald Anderson, Edward Anderson, Bob Anderson, and Norvel Anderson Jr., and two sisters, Mildred Hawkins and Anna Jane Conrad.Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joyce's life at Maranatha Ministries, 14289 Edison St. NE, Alliance, Ohio, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 6:00 p.m., with Pastor Jeff Caldwell officiating.

Joyce leaves behind a lifetime of love, memories, and a family who will carry her memory in their hearts. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.