Duncan - Joyce Louise Hallock, of Duncan, was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Philip Reed and Kathrine (Warfield) Monsey. At the age of 99, she completed her earthly journey Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Meridian Nursing Home.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, May 12 at the Duncan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home.

After her high school graduation, Joyce attended Oklahoma University and University of Science & Art where she earned her Bachelor's degree. On Aug. 31, 1946, she married the love of her life, Leslie "Les" Carlyle Hallock. Together, they raised three children - Leslie Katherine, Mary Joyce and Philip Wayne. Joyce was employed as a teacher. She enjoyed quilting and painting. Fishing for stripers and camping were two other activities she enjoyed. She attended the yearly Airborne reunions with Les every year. Joyce and Les loved to square dance and they loved traveling to Red River, New Mexico. They were longtime members of the First Presbyterian Church.

Joyce is survived by her children: Mary Rowe of Duncan, Philip and wife Nancy Hallock, son-in-law Jerry Whitehead; grandchildren: Chris and wife Shona Whitehead, Micah Rowe, Christina and husband Kevin Locklear; and great-grandchildren: Greenley Locklear, Kinsley Locklear, Liam Locklear, Maddox Locklear, John Whitehead, Heidi Rowe and Adaline Rowe.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband of 75 years, Les; daughter Leslie Whitehead; and brother Philip Reed Monsey.

Special thanks to Robbi, Amanda, Shayle and Dalton Matthews of Good Shepherd Hospice for the adequate and loving care they provided for Joyce. We would also like to thank the Rev. Mark T. Henslee, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, for his many visits with Joyce that she enjoyed so much. Thank you also to Gayla Cohen and the staff at Meridian Nursing Home.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.whittfh.com.