Joyce Heath

Joyce Heath (Lutz-Gray), age 90, of Springfield was called home to heaven on July 3, 2025, following a brief illness. Joyce was born on September 16, 1934 in Lucasville, Ohio, the daughter of Stanley and Daisy Gray, who preceded her in death. She was married to her sweetheart, Bill Heath, for 61 years until his passing in 2013. Joyce worked for 10 years in the produce department at Big Bear. Her greatest joy was her family and serving others. She also enjoyed reading, doing word search puzzles, and visiting with her friends. She was devoted to the Lord and attended Northside Baptist Church for over 25 years. Joyce is survived by 3 daughters, Cecelia (David) Backus, Brenda (Joe) Esposito, Pamela Fritz, and son-in-law Gary Zinger; her grandchildren, Tara, Andrew, Jeremiah, Joshua, Audrie, Sara, Seth, Daniel, Gabriela, Nicholas, Samantha, and Zachary; her great grandchildren, Chad, Katie, Brittany, Josephine, Adeline, Brayden, Juliana, Landen, Lucas, Maeve, Simone, Donatella (and her soon to be born sister), Lilly, Emily, Zayne, Zavier, Zia, Kamden and Easton; her great-great grandchildren, Jaden, Leyah, Ajay, Khyler, Daizee, Lilly, and CJ; her sisters Ruth Flory and Olive Omslear; her brother in-law, Charles Heath, and several special friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Zinger, great grandson Jasiah, and her brothers, Dean, Gary, and infant Larry. The family would like to thank the team at Cherish Hospice- Erika, Jaesa, and Tasha, for their compassionate care of Joyce.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Richards, Raff, and Dunbar Memorial Home, 838 East High Street, Springfield. Funeral services officiated by Pastor Chris Wilson will immediately follow at 12:00pm. Joyce will be laid to rest with her husband at Rose Hill Burial Park.

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