Della “Joyce” Little

Della “Joyce” Little

(June 18, 1944 – June 26, 2023)

Della “Joyce” Little , 79, of Findlay, IL, formerly of Urbana, IL, passed away Monday June 26, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Joyce was born on June 18, 1944 in Champaign, IL, the daughter of Fred Earl and Prochia (Wilson) Hanners. She graduated from Urbana High School. Joyce married George Little in 1998, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2023. Joyce worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Christie Clinic in Champaign, IL, for many years. She enjoyed gardening and being out in the sun.

Joyce is survived by her son, Terry Wood of Findlay, IL; daughter, Christy Shures-Ohlsson of Madison, WI; three step-sons, Monte Little of Urbana, IL, Mike Little (Gladene) of Bayard NE, and Mark Little (Joyce) of Paxton, IL; two grandchildren, Justin Little (Carla) and Kody Little (Shannon); and former step-daughter-in-law, Joyce Pitts-Little.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Little; sister, Wanda Holtz; and one grandson, Trent Ohlsson.

Arrangements are by Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, Peoria, IL and mailed to Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL.