Joyce Cosby Edwards, 80, passed away June 25, 2016 in Des Moines, WA after a long and valiant battle with lung disease.

A Memorial Service and Reception will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 13, 2016 in the Chapel at Judson Park, 23600 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines, WA 98198 to celebrate Joyce’s life and contributions to her community. Those who knew her are invited to visit her online Obituary at http://bonneywatson.com/obituaries/.

Joyce was born November 21, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas. She studied Piano Performance and Music Composition, and performed for many years as an active member of the Musicians’ Association of Seattle, Local 76-493. In addition to teaching and performing, Joyce spent the last half of her career life working in Seattle and Kent as a bookkeeper and office manager. Until recently, Joyce volunteered as an organist for chapel services at local retirement communities.

Joyce is survived by her brother and his wife, William A. and Grace Cosby; three children; Marcia, Kathi, Marty and his wife Stella; and grandchild; Michiaki.  She will be laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Donations in Joyce’s name may be sent to ASPCA or Shriners’ Hospital for Crippled Children. 

Published in the Highline Times section of the Westside Weekly, July 8, 2016.