Joyce Ann Free

Birth date: Jan 12, 1935 Death date: Jan 23, 2026

Joyce Ann Free, 91, of Fort Wayne, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Frankton, she was the daughter of the late Clemens and Inez (Bowers) Free and was a 1954 graduat Read Obituary

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Marty Temple

5d ago

I have such great memories of Joyce. She taught me and many others to use sign language. We were able to sign during services and for kids in Children’s services. She was part of the Discovery class. She shared such great stories and we loved her shadow art. When my husband retired, he and 2 friends went to Angel’s Cafe for breakfast, where Joyce would be having her oatmeal. We valued her friendship and tenacity. She blessed our lives. I am happy she gets a new body and gets to be with Jesus.

Gary Cook

1w ago

I had Miss Free for second grade in 1979. My parents had just separated, and she somehow was aware of it. She provided all the warmest love and tenderness, but was also very firm and disciplinary. These are all things I needed at the time. I still count in French occasionally and think of her. God bless her and her contribution to humanity. RIP. ♥️♥️

Sharon Mejeur

1w ago

I am writing my thoughts with such warm memories of my years of friendship with Joyce. Her relationship with Jesus is what led her to live with such devotion as a teacher, friend, aunt, neighbor and member of her church community. In her home she welcomed so many of us for Bible Study, dinners, and fourth of July and New Year’s Eve parties. Joyce and I started to eat out every Sunday and before long we enjoyed the company of a group of ladies. The color of pink is permanently associated with Joyce in my mind. What a blessing to have a friend who was steadfast in her faith, loving and generous.
Sharon Mejeur

Jeanne

1w ago

I knew Joyce from teaching. We use to meet for breakfast at Hall’s or Richard’s restaurants before going to school. Joyce was such a great friend and comrade. She accepted some of my cadet teachers in her classroom. Joyce also did tatting and made a gift for my granddaughter 29 years ago Joyce and I reconnected when she was living at Georgetown Place through the Baptist church Bible study. She will be greatly missed for her wonderful heart and love of Jesus.

Jan Asher-Harnish

1w ago

She was my second grade teacher and I loved being in her classroom. I still remember some of the poems we learned. I was fortunate to keep in touch with her. She will not be forgotten.

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