Joyce Bartels Fitts

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Joyce Bartels Fitts, 80, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away October 26, 2019. A visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St Ann’s Episcopal Church, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A celebration of her life will follow at 2:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Episcopal Church or St. Luke’s Hospice.

Joyce was born November 23, 1938. After graduation from Southwest High School in 1956. She worked as a dental assistant. In 1958, she met and married her life’s partner, Dwight R. Fitts, Jr. She had three children; Karen, Dwight and Brian. Joyce was a stay at home mom until her youngest child was in first grade. She then worked part time for The Fitts Dry Goods, CO doing layout work on seasonal catalogs. She also worked part time preparing the payroll for a temporary help service.

In 1975, she and her husband started their own business, Fitts Multi-Photo. Joyce was Vice President and very active in all areas of the business. In 1996, the building and business were sold to Hotz Business Machines. Hotz employed her until she retired in 2000 at the age of 62. She later went to work for Homeland Security, National Records Center.

She enjoyed playing sports including; bowling, tennis, golf and pickle ball.

She is preceded in death by; husband, Dwight and sister, Joan Brendgardner. Survivors include; daughter, Karen Long, Shawnee, Kansas; son, Dwight Fitts, Kansas City, Missouri; son & daughter in law, Brian & Angie Fitts, Lake Lotawana, Missouri; grandchildren, Kassie Long, Jessica Long-Bond, Dwight Ryan Fitts, Cara Fitts, Devon Fitts, Logan Fitts and Jenny Fitts; great grand children; Adriana Long & Andrew Bond.

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  1. nelson Winquist on October 30, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    She will always be my friend. RIP



  2. Diana Welsh on October 30, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    I came to know Joyce best while helping her sell her home. She was such a smart and caring woman. I am so glad I received that wonderful opportunity to know her so well during that time. Blessings to her family.
    Diana Welsh



  3. The Smith Family on October 30, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    Our family was so blessed to consider Joyce and Bob dear family friends. Their joy, humor, and friendship will be very much missed by our whole family. Welcome home.
    Ken, Annalee, Hannah, Christopher, and Sophie



  4. Ruth Schwartz on October 31, 2019 at 6:55 am

    Joyce and Bob were the first folks we met at Saint Anne’s and a big part of why we enjoyed going to that church. Joyce was the “ Straight Man” in their comedy team and yet a humorous gal in her own right.
    They had a great family who were at her side when she passed. I admired them and know she made a great impact to them.
    I love you, Joyce and will see you later.



  5. Roger and Carol Roberts on October 31, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    We shared many memories over the years together with Joyce and Bob at family get togethers as we watched our families grow.



  6. Felicia Murphy on November 1, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    We send our condolences to Brian and Angie, to Cara, Logan and Jenny. We met Joyce on the occasion of Cara and Tim’s wedding celebration, and her joy that day was evident. I’m glad we have that memory of her – and the lovely photos in which she’s included. So sorry for your loss.
    Felicia and Jack Murphy



  7. MARI MCMAHON on November 3, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    We are so sorry….,



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