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Joyce Ann Lutz, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away at Signature Healthcare in Hartford, KY at 5:35 PM on Friday March 5.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Artie E. Lutz, Jr, her two sisters, and her beloved nephew, Sonny Robbins. She is survived by her five children, Stephen (Porscha) Lutz of Louisville, KY, Margaret (Robin) Brown of Madisonville, KY, Judy (Chris) Weston of Naples, FL, James (Laura) Lutz of Long Island, NY, and Jason (Faith) Lutz of Owensboro, KY. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren and her six great-grandchildren. 

Joyce was a Master Gardener whose yard was filled in all seasons with beautiful color. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW for many years and enjoyed cooking great meals for the veterans and their families. She loved painting landscapes, writing haikus, and playing her guitar. She had a gift for memorizing song lyrics and long passages of poetry and prose. She loved seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren who always made her smile. She also loved the holidays, particularly Christmas, and she would present her family and friends with a table full of holiday goodies.