Joyce M. Robbins

Joyce M. Robbins, 92 of Aledo died Monday March 23, 2026, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral services are Friday, March 27th at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Senior Center or the Mercer County Ag Society.

Joyce Marlene was born on August 21, 1933, in Aledo, Illinois to Ernest & Nettie (Russell) McCaw. She was a graduate of Aledo High School, then married the love of her life, Earl Robbins on September 5, 1953, at the Aledo United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2023.

Joyce enjoyed working on the 3rd generation family farm near Burgess. Over the years she was also a switchboard operator, worked for Monmouth Stoneware and was a greeter at Wal-Mart. Her true vocation was being a mom and grandma. She never missed anything her children and grandchildren were involved in. She helped with ACE Camp, Peppy Partners 4-H club, and at the Merchants Building at the Mercer County Fair. Joyce was a talented seamstress, sewing both every day and formal clothing for her family. She also sewed for Formfit and Smalgers in Monmouth. Sharing her love of gardening and painting with something she loved to do with her family. Camping and fishing at Big River was a getaway the whole family enjoyed. Joyce was also known as the best shot in her family.

Joyce and Earl were members of Burgess United Presbyterian Church, then Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church, where they helped with Youth Group and Joyce sang in the choir. She attended Ohio Christian Church in her youth. Joyce and the neighbor ladies loved the get togethers and card playing with the Laugh A Lot Club.

Joyce is survived by her children: Robert (Susan) Robbins of Branson, MO; Ronald Robbins of Aledo; Reneé (Steve) Lloyd of Aledo; grandchildren: Shay (Ashley) Robbins, Nick Robbins, Shantell (Colton) Matney, Blake (Katherine) Robbins, Joe (Allie) Elliott, Bree Wakeland and Kevin Lloyd and 12 great-grandchildren and 2 lovingly expected. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her sister, Jean Struble.