Joyce Eileen McConahay passed away November 2, 2020, at the age of 92. Joyce was born July 3, 1928 in Hastings, Nebraska to Lavern and Lillie (Breault) Duncan.
Joyce graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic High School in North Platte, Nebraska in 1946. She worked at Dryden’s Drug Store.
Joyce married Milton (Mac) McConahay on November 15, 1947 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The couple lived in Hastings, Nebraska while Milton finished school. They moved back to North Platte, Nebraska where they raised four children, Deb (Terry) Kruse, Mack (Pat) McConahay, Lynn (Randy) Kuhlmann, and Lee (Joyce) McConahay.
Joyce will be remembered for being an impeccable seamstress, for creating storybook holidays for her family and for having a giving heart. This was apparent in her commitment to and support of her family and dedication to the community she lived in. Through the years, Joyce gave of her time to the Food Pantry, Altar Society, and Meals on Wheels. She was a Cub Scout leader for Pack 292, made rosaries to send to Haiti, helped start the Coat Closet, collected quilts and blankets for the poor, and volunteered in the school cafeteria at St. Patrick’s Catholic Schools.
Joyce’s declaration of her Faith in God and her example of the importance and power of prayer is her greatest legacy. This is the most prominent gift that she has given to her four children, 10 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Lillie and Lavern Duncan; brother, Dale Duncan; husband Milton; grandson, Brady Kruse.
Memorials are suggested to North Platte Catholic School Endowment. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. Vidya Sagar as Celebrant. Christian Wake Services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska following the service.
Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.