Joyce Ann Hayes Broxterman, 79, of Baileyville, Kansas, passed away on July 3, 2026, with her family by her side, holding her hand.

Joyce was born on November 19, 1946, at home in Lillis, Kansas, to Malachy and Imogene (Hazlett) Hayes, the eighth of fourteen children. She grew up in the Lillis community, attending Lillis Grade School through eighth grade before graduating from Wheaton High School with the Class of 1964. After high school, she worked at First National Bank in Kansas City, Missouri.

On January 28, 1967, Joyce married Patrick Broxterman at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lillis. They began their married life in Topeka, where Joyce worked at Capitol Federal Savings. Later, they moved to Garden City before settling in Baileyville, where they raised their family together.

Being a wife, mother, and grandmother was Joyce's greatest joy. Along the way, she babysat area children and her own grandchildren, worked at the Baileyville Bar, cooked for B & B School, made candles for Wanda's Candles, and cleaned Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville. No matter the job, caring for others was always at the heart of what she did.

Joyce was a faithful Catholic with a deep devotion to Our Lady, the Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. She loved music, especially Elvis, and was often one of the first on the dance floor at family weddings. She was an avid reader with shelves full of books, especially those about her faith and health. She had a legendary sweet tooth and was known for enjoying a sampler of desserts at family gatherings. Her grandchildren fondly remember ice cream for breakfast, popsicles whenever they wanted, and all the little ways Grandma made being together fun.

More than anything, Joyce loved her family. She celebrated every birthday, wedding, holiday, and milestone as though it were her own. Her gentle hands, kind heart, quiet generosity, and accepting spirit made everyone feel loved. She taught her family, by example, that being together was life's greatest blessing.

She leaves behind many who will deeply miss her and cherish her memory. Her devoted husband of 59 years, Pat; their eight children: Deb (Andy) Price of Manhattan, Kim (Kerry) Bramhall of Vermillion, Shawn (Kelly) Broxterman of Topeka, Matt (Cindy) Broxterman of Topeka, Stacie (Phillip) Buessing of Axtell, Shelli Broxterman (Amos Payne) of Topeka, Aiden (Coraly) Broxterman of Chicago, and Shane Broxterman (Chris Riha) of San Diego. Her children consider themselves incredibly blessed to have had the best mom they could have asked for.

She also leaves behind 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, each of whom knew they were deeply loved, thoroughly spoiled, and always welcomed. They will carry with them the lesson she lived every day—that family comes first.

Holding her memory dear are her four brothers: Cecil (Linda) Hayes of Shawnee Mission, Frank Hayes of Platte City, Missouri, Tom (Mary) Hayes of Shell Knob, Missouri, and Ron (Patty) Hayes of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; three sisters: Carolyn (Tom) Brady of Shawnee Mission, Nancy Sixta of Platte City, Missouri, and Janet Bailey of Platte City, Missouri; and her brother-in-law, Maurice Keating of Shawnee, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

She is now rejoicing with those who she preceded in death, her parents; three brothers, Big Pat Hayes, Little Pat Hayes, and an infant brother; and three sisters, Delphina Colvin, Ada Keating, and Ann Hayes.

Joyce's family will remember her for the love she gave so freely, the laughter she shared, the hugs that made everything better, and the example she set of quiet faith and unconditional love. She will be deeply missed, but her love will continue to live on in the family she cherished.

A rosary will be prayed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 7 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Memorials may be left in Joyce’s memory to be designated at a later date, sent in care of the family. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .