Visitation: 5-7 p.m. April 8 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Funeral: 10 a.m. April 9 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial followed at Payne Cemetery, north of Nixa.
Billie “Joyce” Fitzpatrick, 74, of Nixa, died April 6, 2016. She was born May 13, 1941, in Ash Grove, the daughter of William and Alaine Killingsworth. Joyce graduated from Ash Grove High School and attended MSU where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.
Joyce enjoyed playing golf at Fremont Hills and later at Twin Oaks Country Club. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Kenneth; a son, Timothy and wife Kim of Nixa; two grandchildren, Kyle and Jenna; a step-son, Mike Fitzpatrick and wife Lisa; and special friends, Bernice Richards and Faye Fisher.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Nixa, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made to adamsfuneralhome.net.
