Joyce E. Brace

Passed away peacefully, at 83, October 23, 2022, with family by her side. Joyce is predeceased by her parents, Samuel & Sara Cotherman (Robinson) and her loving husband of 37 years, Thomas Brace.

Survived by her children, Phil Davis, Jeff (Sharon) Davis, Cynthia (Jackie) Brace and Lori Conner (Davis). Further survived by her beloved brother, Bill Cotherman. Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Lindsay, Joe, Scena, Katherine, Anneliese, Craig and Christy. Joyce was great-grandma to 8 great-grandchildren. She treasured every moment spent with them and all her loved ones, including nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Joyce worked as a Medical Transcriptionist for more than 25 years and was employed by Milwaukee County, St. Luke’s Hospital, Door County Memorial, and other private practices. In 2007, she and Tom moved to The Villages, FL to enjoy their retirement. In 2021, following Tom’s passing the previous year, Joyce moved back to Wisconsin to be closer to her family, and resided most recently in South Milwaukee.

Those closest to Joyce will remember her for many things- she loved all things pickled and taught her granddaughters, her niece (Lezli) and good friends, the art of canning (Polly's Pickles). She loved custard, 'Chuck's Hot Corn Pudding' is forever a staple at all holiday gatherings, she enjoyed watching the airplanes at Mitchell International or just taking a leisurely drive to see familiar sights. Her early morning text greetings always included a well wish for success in the day ahead and they will be missed.

Joyce was a talented quilter and after making her first quilt in 2004, went on to create countless personalized quilts for family and friends. Every great-grandchild was welcomed into the world with one of her works of art. Over the years, Joyce donated quilts to various causes, including the NICU at St. Joe’s hospital in Milwaukee, active military service members and victims of natural disaster, as she had done in 2011, following the EF-5 tornado in Joplin, MO.

After Tom passed, Joyce would often say, “We lived a good life.” She valued her privacy and respected that of others, in similar fashion, it was her wish that there be no funeral or service. Joyce will be cremated and laid to rest next to her parents, in Highland Cemetery in Bayard, IA.

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