Joyce Ann Head, age 86, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on October 31, 2022. Born on August 24, 1936, she was the youngest of Robert and Annie Spurlock’s 11 children. She grew up in Gary, IN, and crafted an undeniable spunk in her experience as the youngest sibling of so many—she had a niece before she could even talk. On a trip to Tennessee to visit her beloved niece Tina, she met Richard Head, whom she would go on to marry in 1953, and preceded her in death in 1990.
Joyce is survived by her and Richard’s four children: Cynthia Brooks, Tina (Dr. Michael) O’Neil, Vicki (Andrew) Govert and Rick (Mary) Head. She is also survived by her many grandchildren: Chris (Jeannine Christensen) Brooks, Brandon (Abby) Brooks, Morgan O’Neil, Delaney O’Neil, Danny O’Neil, Anna Govert and Ella Govert, as well as great-grandchildren Arik, Devon, Jacy, Kylie, and Mikey.
Joyce was a beautician, and founded the Crown Point Hair Company, which opened in 1981. Her beauty shop was a staple of S. Court Street until she moved her business into her home, where she continued to serve her loyal customers and friends until the smoking and perm fumes forced her to put down her sheers. She lived in the same home for more than 50 years, and watched as the city she loved grew and changed around her. The cul-de-sac she called home was her favorite place, and she was fortunate to be surrounded by a community of neighbors that supported her for many years. She lived a long, beautiful life, spanning from the invention of TV, to a man walking the moon, to seeing the birth of cell phones and the Internet. More than anything else, Joyce was loving and kind, continually giving her time and love to her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook, and got the most joy out of spending time with family in the kitchen—playing games, cooking, or simply talking and laughing all night long. Her absence leaves a hole in all of our hearts, and her unending love and light will be missed dearly.
Family and friends may meet at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave. Crown Point, IN 46307, on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:15 AM for a procession to Calumet Park Cemetery for a graveside inurnment service with John P. Starr officiating.
Visit Joyce’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.