Joyce Irene Hilliard, 86, of Butler, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 28, 1937, in Zelienople, the daughter of the late Russell and Edna (Willetts) Keefer.

Surviving are five sons, Charles (Gloria) Hilliard, of Clintonville, Louis (Rebecca) Hilliard, of Butler, Michael (Sharon) Hilliard, of Butler, William (Kathy) Hilliard, of Butler and Russell Hilliard, of Butler; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice Leonberg, of Mars; a brother, Jim (Lil) Keefer, of West Sunbury; and her friend, Laurie Festog, of Butler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Baynard Hilliard, who died Aug. 31, 1985; a brother, Ed Keefer; and a sister, Gladys Gray.

HILLIARD — There will be no service for Joyce Irene Hilliard, who died June 24, 2023.

Arrangements are under the direction of YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler.

For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

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