Joyce Dunford Wilcox, 85, of Syracuse, Ind., peacefully passed away at her residence on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.

She was born in Niagra, Wis., to Michael Dunford and Marian Boullier and is survived by sons: Randy (Carole) Lowe, Gold Canyon, Ariz.; and Pat (Carol) Lowe of Warsaw, Ind.; daughters: Kristy (Bill) Hackleman, Warsaw; and Kacy (John) Guilliam, Carmel, Ind.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her late husband: Howard S. Wilcox; two sisters, one brother, and one great-grandson.

Private services are planned to be held at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the: Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, PO Box 548, Syracuse, IN 46567.

Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is handling the arrangements.