Joyce D Baker

Joyce D. Baker, 94, of Bement, IL., passed away at 9:18 P.M.,on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., at the Bement Baptist Church, 748 S. Macon St., Bement. The Pastor Pat Tieman will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M., until time of services on Sunday at the church. Burial will immediately follow the services at the Bement Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the church or the American Diabetes Assoc.

Joyce was born on August 18, 1931, in Watseka, IL., a daughter of Cecil and Dorothy Effie Fuller Cox. She married Herman Baker in Monticello, IL., and he passed away on May 28, 1995. Surviving children are; Jeff Baker of Bement, Vivian (David) Purvis of Sullivan, IL., and Valerie (Troy) Rice of Peoria, IL. Surviving grandchildren are; Bill Tillman, Sam Purvis, Chelsea Wagers, Amy Lawrence and Troy Rice as well as 8 great-grandchildren. Joyce is survived by 4 siblings; Robert (Carol) Cox of LeRoy, IL., Ronald (Judy) Cox of Remmington, IN., Helen Parker of Tracy City, TN., and Diann (Lindy) Shannon-Frolich of Denver, CO., as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter; Joyce Elaine Tilllman, 2 Sisters and 4 Brothers.

Joyce was involved in the PTO when her children were young. Joyce was a 60 year member of the Bement Baptist Church and loved music and singing and often led the music at church . She taught all age levels at church in VBS and Sunday school from elementary to adult. She volunteered her time as bookkeeper, office duties as needed, and nothing was too menial cleaning and decorating seasonally at the church, helping with funeral meals to name a few. She was involved in Women's Missionary Union through her church years. She also volunteered at the towns food pantry and for years worked with a group of townspeople to be sure the Fourth of July fireworks were funded. She loved when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren came to visit. She loved family reunions – large and small.

Aaron and Susie Hinds of Hinds Funeral Home & Cremation Services, are proud to honor the life of Joyce D. Baker, “Our Family is Here to Serve Your Family”. Please visit our website at to offer condolences.www.hindsfuneralhome.com