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CHRISTIAN, Joyce H.
Age 72, of Union City, OH, passed away on February 3rd, 2026, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth & Hazel (Arnold) Howard; grandson, Kelly Smith Jr.; step-grandson, Austin Clack and a sister, Jan Howard. Joyce enjoyed doing art and loved to draw. She is survived by her children, Angela Raynes (Eddie), Scott Smith and Kelly Smith (Shawn); grandchildren, Matthew Smith, Christina Stultz (Zach), Scott Smith Jr. and their mother, Linda Smith, Ashley Blummel, Joshua Smith Dylan Smith, Megan, Marcus, Courtney, Tiffany, Richie, Brandon, Dylan, Dalton and Timothy; step-grandchildren, Courtney Mays, Dylan Mays; great-grandchildren, Ellie Smith, Maverick Smith and Noah Smith, Jackson Smith and Elliana Blummel; step great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Benjamin, Kaydence, Lincoln and Peyton; brothers, David Howard and James Bingham. Joyce will be cremated and will not have any services. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com.
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