Joyce Ann Hatcher Biggs, 80, of Columbia, passed away on September 20, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 12, 1946, in Adair County to the late Atties Allen and Nannie Dohoney Hatcher, Joyce lived a life centered on home, faith, and the people she loved. She was a homemaker and also worked at Oshkosh, carrying out both roles with steady dedication. She was the last surviving of 13 siblings, a distinction that spoke to the long arc of family history she carried with her throughout her life.
Joyce found joy in simple and meaningful pleasures. She enjoyed shopping, being outdoors, and mowing her yard, and she especially treasured spending time with her family and friends. Those who knew her will remember a woman who took comfort in everyday routines and who valued the companionship of those around her.
Her faith was also an important part of her life. Joyce was a member of Trinity Church, and that membership reflected a lasting spiritual foundation that remained with her through the years.
Survivors include two daughters Debra Haste and Carolyn Garmon (Shane) both of Columbia; six grandchildren, Natalie Marcum (Joe), Brandi Feese (Dylan), Jacob Doss (Natalie), Adam Doss (Lexi),Trey Garmon (Allison) and Tanner Garmon; four great grandchildren Emery Doss, Maverick Doss, Aubree Garmon and Avery Garmon; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Biggs, and 13 siblings, Ralph, James, William, Billy, Bob, Tommy, Wayne, and Kenneth Hatcher, Barbara Hatcher, Brenda Henson, Bedelia Burchett, Pat Morrison and Mae Lucas.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiated, and pallbearers were Jamie Hatcher, Joe Marcum, Shane Garmon, Adam Doss, Jacob Doss and Bo Biggs.
