Joyce Gist

Winona ‘Joyce’ Gist, 89, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, was born on November 14, 1935, to Edgar William and Mary Almeda (Taylor) Springer in Eldorado, Oklahoma. She peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Joyce graduated from Eldorado High School before continuing her education at Abilene Christian College. On June 21, 1957, she married the love of her life, Danny Joe Gist, and they shared over 56 wonderful years together until his passing in 2014. A dedicated member of the Fort Gibson Church of Christ, Joyce lived her faith through service and kindness. She also served as Deputy Clerk for Muskogee County, where she was known for her diligence and commitment. In her free time, Joyce enjoyed working crossword puzzles and staying connected with friends and family through Facebook. She was an avid fan of women’s college basketball and especially loved cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners. Joyce will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Joe Gist; son, Tony Gist; her parents; sisters, Norma Coker, Naomi Springer, Laverne Merket, Dorothy Little, and Donna Springer; brothers, WR Springer, Wayne Springer, Melvin Springer, and Kenneth Springer. Those left to cherish Joyce’s memory are her sons, David Gist and wife Lavina of Fort Gibson, and Jerry Gist and Karen Otten of Altus, Arkansas; daughter in law, Brenda Gist of Purdon, Texas; granddaughters, Dana Center and husband Bryan of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, Shelby Callahan and husband Dakota of Corsicana, Texas, and Peyton Gist of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandsons, Danny Gist and wife Cathy of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, Bodee Gist and wife Alexis of Corsicana, Texas, and Pake Gist and wife Ashley of Muskogee, Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Gracie Gist, Gus Center, Andi Center, JD Gist, JW Gist, Aedan Gist, and DJ Gist; extended family and many friends. Viewing will be 12PM-7PM with family receiving friends 5PM-7PM, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be 1:30PM, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Minister Dan Rouse officiating. The family of Winona Joyce Gist has entrusted her care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Joyce Gist

November 14, 1935 - March 6, 2025