Thompson, Joyce Darlene Harrelson

Joyce Darlene Harrelson Thompson, 82, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, Feb, 19, 2010, in St. Luke's Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Friends may call starting at 11 a.m. Sunday. There will be no graveside services.

Survivors include her son, John (Penny) McGrew, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, two brothers, and daughters, Janet and Joyce.

Joyce Darlene was born to William and Dennie Harrelson and raised in Cedar Rapids. She was employed at Rockwell Collins for 35 years, retiring in 1986. While employed, Joyce was a dedicated union steward. On May 30 1969, she married Reede Thompson, he preceded her in death in 1994. She raised her own three children, as well as three granddaughters, Tracy, Shelly and Dee Dee, following the death of their mother, Janet, in July 1970. Her family loved to gather at the farm as much as she loved having them. Joyce provided for her family, loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She will be remembered most for a woman who was never afraid to speak her mind.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Hospice.

Thanks to the following staff at St. Luke's Hospital, ICU, 5 East and Hospice.