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Joyce Arlene Fruits
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Joyce Arlene Fruits

January 21, 1932 - January 22, 2022

On Saturday, January 22, 2022, Joyce Arlene Fruits went to be with the Lord. She was 90 years old. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Ira Fruits Jr., two brothers, two sisters and a grandson. Joyce Arlene Weaver was born to Olive and Homer Weaver on January 21, 1932 in East St. Louis, ILL. Joyce is survived by her five children: Janet Wicox Ferguson (spouse Richard), Debbie Vaught (spouse Dave), Karen Taylor (spouse Larry), Paul Fruits (spouse Cynthia), Donna Manwarring (spouse Doug). Joyce's grandchildren include David Willis, Jarrett Willis, Sarah Willis (fiancé James Jones), Lisa Tryee (spouse Carl), Misty Roark (spouse Tim), Steve Vaught, Tim Vaught, Lisa Wise (spouse Mark), Clint Taylor (spouse Kim), Ryan Fruits, Lauren Sather (spouse Christopher), Emily Geggatt (spouse Will), Matthew Manwarring (spouse Rebekah), Nathan Manwarring (fiancé Hannah Salazar). Her great grandchildren include David Willis, Dolin Willis, Dixon Willis, Lydia Willis, Tyler Tyree, Brooke Tyree, Quinten Vaught, Carter Vaught, Colton Vaught, Winter Vaught, Ashley Vaught, Takoda Roark, Takayla Roark, Taylor Wise, Mandi Wise, Colt Taylor, Travis Taylor, Mychael Fruits, Bennett Sather, George Sather, Ford Sather, Karly Manwarring and Stevie Manwarring. Numerous Great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters Bernice Allen, Harriett Miller and a sister-in-law Sally Weaver. Mom loved the Lord, her family and her church. We will see you in heaven Mom. Memorial Gathering Friday February 4, 2022 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the JAY B. SMITH MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL 7456 Manchester with a Memorial Service at 6:00pm. Private Family interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

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On Saturday, January 22, 2022, Joyce Arlene Fruits went to be with the Lord. She was 90 years old. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Ira Fruits Jr., two brothers, two sisters and a grandson. Joyce Arlene Weaver was born to Olive... View Obituary & Service Information

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