Joyce Glasson

Joyce Ramona Glasson passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Parker, Colorado. She was 95 years old and a lifelong resident of Wamego, Kansas, spending her final years at Morning Star Memory Center.

Born Joyce Lintz on December 23, 1929, to Delta Esther Cordts and Julius John Lintz of Wamego, she was later adopted by Alfred Emol Heiger of Manhattan, Kansas, after he married Delta in 1934. Joyce married Dennis Glasson Jr. on September 9, 1952, and was preceded in death by him on August 14, 1988.

She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Jo D. Clepper (Frank); two granddaughters, Eire Colleen of North Carolina and Sophie Josette at home; and her sister, Jeanette Ann Cantwell of Overland Park. She was preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Esther Winchester.

Joyce graduated from Wamego High School in 1947. She began working at age 17 with W.C. Holtman Truck and Tractor, later joining Ford Motor Company and then Morton Motor Company, where she worked for 30 years before retiring at age 72.

She was active in Eastern Star, Tin Lizzies of Manhattan, served as a Girl Scout Leader, and was a member of the Business & Professional Women’s Club. Joyce loved her home and caring for pets, a passion that remained strong even through her journey with dementia. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling, cruises, and attending hot air balloon festivals with her sisters and friends. Despite the challenges of dementia, she remained a favorite resident, known for her positive attitude, radiant smile, and warm hugs and kisses.

Her heavenly journey now begins, restored to youth, regaining her voice and mobility. “Mom, hug all your pets on the rainbow bridge, and never forget how much I love you.”

A celebration of life social hour will be held on Sunday (September 21, 2025) from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

A graveside service for family and close friends will be Monday (September 22, 2025) at 10:30 am in the Wamego City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Joyce requested that tributes be for Purple PAWS, supporting lost animals in need of love and a home. The family will match all donations. Please make checks payable to Purple PAWS and those may be sent to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547