Joyce Ann (Cunningham) Hufford, 61, of Richmond, died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 25, 2019, at her home.

Joyce was born on January 11, 1958, in Richmond, the daughter of Jack Cunningham and Annabell (O'Dell) Cunningham, Sr.  She was united in marriage to David Dale Hufford of Lexington on April 9, 1977; he survives of the home.

Survivors include: one son, Dale Wayne Hufford of Richmond; one daughter, Melissa Hufford of Richmond; 3 grandchildren: Amaya Maddox, Danica Hufford, and Cayden Penniston; one brother, Jack (Gloria) Cunningham, Jr., of Richmond; one sister, Peggy Brubeck of Liberty; one brother-in-law, Larry Danner of Odessa; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Susan Elaine "Susie" Danner, and one son in infancy.

Joyce was reared and educated in Richmond.  She was a well-known cook at Joyce's Restaurant in Richmond; she was the cook from when it started until it closed.  Her family was her life and she especially loved her grandchildren.  Joyce was a wonderful cook and enjoyed her job.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Joyce Ann Hufford Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please share your memories of Joyce by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .