Joyce Nutt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joyce Nutt, 90, of Kearney NE, passed away on Sunday, December 26th 2021. Joyce was born June 25, 1931 in rural Hamilton County, Tennessee to Julia and Wilkes Baker and was one of 6 children. Growing up she had many adventures with her siblings, especially her sister Imogene and brother Buddy. Joyce grew up to work as a telephone operator in Miami, Florida where she met her husband, Marion “Lee” Nutt of Curtis, Nebraska who was stationed in Miami with the United States Navy. They were married and came to make their home in North Platte, Nebraska where they had one daughter. Joyce worked at the jewelry counter at JC Penney for many years and later she and Lee moved to Wellfleet, NE where they enjoyed many years together and made wonderful friends. She loved shopping for just the right fabrics for her quilt projects and gave many personalized, hand quilted blankets to her friends and family. She also enjoyed bird watching, gardening and spending time with her family. Joyce was always described as a sweet southern lady and she always remembered her home in the hills of Tennessee with great love and affection. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Stan) Gilbert, granddaughter Linda (James) Jones, great grandchildren Britton, Lily and Zoe all of Kearney, NE and Isaiah Lindsey of Hixson, TN; as well as many nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lee Nutt; sisters, Ruth, Dolly, Annabell, Imogene and brother Buddy. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Joyce Nutt

June 25, 1931 - December 26, 2021