Joyce Darlene Madden Starn

PONCA CITY, Okla. – Joyce Darlene Madden Starn, age 74, longtime Ponca City resident, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Joyce was born December 1, 1941, in Hamilton, Ohio, to James William and Hazel Owens Madden. She married Jerry Richard Starn on April 2, 1966, in Tennessee and moved to Ponca City in October 1978. She attended Vo Tech in Ponca City to pursue her passion as a Medical Assistant. Joyce worked for Dr. Davis and Dr. Terry in addition to accounting at Lowes. Joyce was an avid reader and had an inquisitive mind and sought to educate and better herself. She was always up for a strong debate and never shunned from a challenge. Joyce had a love for music that calmed her in troubled times and lifted her spirit in celebration of life. Like her mother, she never knew a stranger, and she blessed many people whose lives changed for the better. Family was her foundation and she leaves a legacy of faith to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, the love of her life and eternal companion, Jerry; three daughters, Staci (Curtis) Adams of Burbank, Oklahoma, Jeri (Jim) Anderson of Tulare, California, and Kristen (Will) Sisco of Ponca City, Oklahoma; six brothers, Darrell Madden of Richmond, Don (Sheila) Madden of Loveland, Ohio, Jerry Madden of Richmond, Wayne (Lynn) Madden of Centerville, Indiana, Rick Madden of Richmond, and David (Melanie) Madden of Richmond; three sisters, Anita Oberle of Salt Lake City, Utah, and her husband David of Richmond, Carol Madden of Oregon, and Phyllis Madden of Santa Clarita, California; six grandchildren, Amanda Forguson, Meagan Adams, Parker (Megan Sherman) Anderson, Trey Starn, and Connor and Trevor Anderson; seven great-grandchildren, Bryse Forguson, Kaleb Forguson, Lainee Forguson, Brooklynn Goree, Jaedan Adams, Kashen Sitterly, and Amy Anderson; numerous nieces; nephews; and extended family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dennis Madden; and sister, Jan Dunn. Visitation for Joyce Darlene Madden Starn will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond with Bishop Jeff Baker officiating. Burial will be in Lutherania Cemetery. Funeral services were also held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Joyce Darlene Madden Starn

December 1, 1941 - February 28, 2016