M. Joyce Etter, age 84, of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away Friday, (June 16, 2023) at in Elizabethtown.

She was born on August 14, 1938 in Caneyville, KY, the daughter of the late James Richard and Alie P. House Wilkins.

Joyce was the owner and operator of "Special Celebrations", a catering and decorating business, for over 20 years.  She loved her pet cats and had loved to dabble in pottery at one time. She married her husband, Wilbur D. Etter on February 2, 1958 and enjoyed their life together until his in death in 2018.She was a member of the Homemakers Club for over 20 years and a member of the Caneyville Christian Church.

She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Sarah) Etter of Elizabethtown and Keith (Kristina) Etter of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Emily Williams, Bryce and Madeline Etter; a great-grandchild, Amelia Grace Williams; and one sister, Betty Sue Merchant.

Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Etter and thirteen brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. (CST) Saturday, (August 12, 2023) at the old Caneyville High School Gymnasium. Bro. David Brown will be officiating.  Cremation was chosen at her request.

Friends and family may visit at the old Caneyville High School after 9:00 a.m. until time of services.