Melva Joyce Moore

Melva Joyce Moore, age 79, of Delta passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born January 28, 1937 in Cape Girardeau to the late Melvin and Juanita Pennigton Slinkard. She married Garnett “Butch” Moore on October 5, 1957 and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2001.

Joyce was a self-employed hairdresser and was owner/operator of Joyce’s Mobile Beauty Shop in Delta. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Delta.

Survivors include two sons, Stanley Moore, Walter Moore, both of Delta; two grandsons Daniel and Zachary Moore of Delta.

She was preceded in death by a son Roger Moore; a daughter Rebecca Smith; and a brother Philip “Laddie” Slinkard.

Friends may call after 4:00 pm Thursday, December 22, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Delta.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Friday at the First Baptist Church in Delta with Rev. Joe McCullough officiating. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.