Joyce Ann Baldwin, 73, North Kansas City, MO, went to join her heavenly Father on Saturday, January 20, 2018, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joyce's memory to NorthCare Hospice House, 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, 2nd Floor, North Kansas City, MO 64116, or to your local animal shelter.

Joyce was born September 29, 1944 in Kansas City, MO to Cecil and Norene (Speir) Swank. She graduated from Barker Central High School and Niagara County Community College, became an RN and spent her life caring for others. Joyce married Brian S. Baldwin on July 8, 2000. They enjoyed spending time at the lake together. She loved spending time with her family, including her pets. She enjoyed travel, flowers, decorating and helping her daughters with projects in their homes. Joyce was an avid reader all her life.

Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Brian; her three children, Todd, Dee-Ann, and Alissia; one sister, Teresa; one brother, Lloyd "Pete"; a sister-in-law, Bernita, and three beloved grandchildren.