Joyce L. Fout

Joyce L. Fout, 73, of McArthur, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur. She was born December 5, 1939 in Richmond Dale, Ohio, daughter of Ruth Eloise Harper of McArthur. Joyce was the widow of the late Edward Lee Fout.

She retired from the Department of Agriculture and was a member of Cornelius Chapel Church in Creola.

She is survived by a son, Bruce (Sharon) Fout of Creola; grandchildren, Mandy Young of McArthur, Nikki (Zachary) Connolly of Racine and Bruce Edward Fout of Columbus and great grandchildren, Kaci Leigh Young and Ashtyn Jade Connolly.

Joyce was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Renee Fout.

Joyce’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held 7 P.M., Thursday, March 7, 2013 in the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, with Pastor Ferrell Rood officiating. Private graveside services will be held in Elk Cemetery, McArthur. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 5 P.M. until the time of the service.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Joyce L. Fout to the Vinton County Senior Citizens, P.O. Box 481, McArthur, Ohio 45651 or Maple Hills Nursing Home Activity Fund, 31054 State Route 93, McArthur, Ohio 45651.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com