Joyce Loretta Estes

October 23, 1935 - November 7, 2015

JOYCE LORETTA ESTES October 23, 1935 ~ November 7, 2015 Joyce Estes of Corning passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2015, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's Dementia disease. She was born on Oct. 23,1935 in Minot, North Dakota to George and Loretta Morstad. Joyce was the oldest of "The Morstad Girls" which included; Joyce, Jean, and Janet. The family eventually moved to Westwood, CA where George worked for a sawmill, and later moved again to Corning, CA. Joyce attended elementary schools in Westwood and in Corning. She graduated from Corning Union High School in 1954. Joyce married Jim Estes of Corning in 1955. She worked for Rodger's Theater and then for Olives Inc./Bell Carter where she worked for more than 30 years. Throughout her life with Jim they raised three children; Mike, Bob, and Janell, who later gave them 8 grandchildren, and a whopping 18 great- grandchildren whom they adored. Joyce enjoyed attending church services, cards games, attending youth sporting events, casino trips with her sisters, and visiting with her friends. Joyce is survived by her two sons; Mike (Teresa) and Bob (Suzanne); grandchildren, Mike Jr.(Kate), Lisa, Debra, Kristin, Sarah (Adam) Birtwell, Christopher (Ashley) Barnes, Bobby (Kristi) Barnes, Danelle (Chuck) Quigley; 18 great-grandchildren; and her two sisters and their families, Jean Eller and Janet Darrow. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Estes, grandson Tim Estes, and daughter Janell Estes. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 14th at 10:00am followed by refreshments and fellowship at the Corning Senior Center,1015 4th Ave. Corning, CA.