Edna Joyce Stuart
December 8, 1945 ~ March 7, 2025
Born in: Indianapolis, Indiana
Resided in: Camby, Indiana
Resided in: Camby, Indiana
Edna Joyce Stuart, 79, of Camby, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. She was born in Indianapolis on December 8, 1945, to the late Otis and Wanda (Gardner) Yarnell. Joyce graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1964. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Olivet University and continued her studies by earning her master’s degree from IUPUI.
Joyce’s leadership was profound throughout her life, having taught all ages from infants to elders. She taught for several years at Sanders Elementary School and retired from MSD of Wayne Township in 2016. Joyce’s mentorship continued through her faith as a Sunday school teacher for 40 years. She was a member of Grace Pointe Church of the Nazarene and attended Brownsburg Church of the Nazarene.
Though she did not have any of her own, Joyce’s love for children led her to welcome in a special family. She took pride in baking cakes for all 10 grandchildren for their birthdays. Joyce loved butterflies, her flower garden, gospel music, nature, and most importantly, Jesus.
Joyce leaves behind her husband, Thomas Stuart, whom she married on December 12, 1981; sister-in-law, Cheryl Yarnell; nephew, Brad Yarnell; great-niece, Sydney Yarnell (Ashton LaPorte); special daughter, Jazmin Reyes (Salvador); special grandchildren, Christina, Leslie, Nathan, Anderson, Angel, Caleb, Deborah, Josue, Anna, and Noah.
In addition to her parents, Joyce is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Yarnell.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Brownsburg Church of the Nazarene, 523 S Locust Ln, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Joyce’s service will begin at 1:00 pm with burial to follow in West Newton Cemetery.
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville is handling Joyce’s arrangements.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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523 S Locust Ln
Brownsburg, IN 46112
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I will miss my long time friend, Joyce. I’ll see you on the other side. We will stand by Tom until we are all together again.
In 1965 I was a 15 year old having the privilege of meeting a new 19 year old friend, Joyce Yarnell. All these years later, Joyce remains, in my heart, as one of the kindest most gentle ladies I’ve had the privilege to know. God bless you, Tom, in these days ahead.
I went to St. Ann’s school 1st through 3rd. 4th grade I started public school at Sanders. Miss Yarnell made a scared new girl feel safe and welcomed. She will always be remembered. Last time I saw her was at Los Patios on KY Ave. about a year ago. I almost didn’t talk to her, not wanting to disturb her meal, but I did. It was so nice to talk to her. So glad I talked to her.
Our Condolences from Rev Kevin & Jill Shonkwiler
Joyce was a special lady. I enjoyed teaching with her in adult education and seeing her at church activities. Her kindness and sincerity was evident in everything she did. She made this world a better place.
I was in “Miss Yarnell’s” very first 4th grade class. She was an amazing Child of God and will always be remembered. ☮️❤️✝️