Mrs. Joyce (McGhee) McCoy-Kelley

February 28, 1949 - June 9, 2017

Mrs. Joyce McCoy-Kelley, 68, of Milwaukee, WI; formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:30 am, Friday, June 9, 2017. Joyce was born on February 28, 1949 in Peoria, IL to Mary Dell (Mosley) and Early Lee McGhee. She was a graduate of Richwoods High School. She later married Wayne Kelley. Joyce initially worked for Caterpillar, Inc., in Peoria, IL and then caterpillar’s affiliate, Harnish Group, Inc., in Milwaukee, WI for many years. Joyce was a bowling enthusiast and was a proud member of The National Bowling Association. Joyce loved her family and friends and would often bake her famous peach cobbler for them. She was an avid BINGO player. Joyce leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving and devoted family; her husband, Wayne Kelley of Milwaukee, WI; one daughter, Carla R. McGhee of Alpharetta, GA and one son, Freeman Royce McCoy of Milwaukee, WI; one brother, Floyd A. McGhee of Peoria; two sisters, Constance (Darrie) Faulkner of Lawrenceville, GA and Venessia McGhee of Peoria; one grandson, Chancellor Lloyd Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, JoAnn Sanders and Mary O. Struthers; two brothers, Harold McGhee and Winifred “Winston” McGhee and a cousin raised as her brother, Lawrence Holliman. Joyce was a member of Peoria Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 17, 2017. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 9 am. Rev. Dr. Claude Russell, Jr., is host Pastor. Minister Darrick McGhee is the eulogist. Joyce will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.