Joyce Ann Stout

Joyce A. (Hickam) Stout, 68 of Anna, passed away at 5:30 PM, Thursday, July 15, 2021, at memorial Hospital of Carbondale. She was born on November 13, 1952 in Murphysboro, the daughter of Jesse Bernell and Sarah (Cooper) Hickam. She married James Stout on July 15, 1977 at Ferne Clyffe State Park. He preceded her in death on October 10, 2014. She is survived by two daughters, Misti DeVillez and husband Ted of Eldorado and Brandi Richardson and husband Chris of Valdosta, GA; one son, Zachery Stout of Marion; seven grandchildren, Katie Wright and husband Nick of Eldorado, Jordan Bailey of Equality, Mia, Marilyn, and Savannah DeVillez of Eldorado, Abigail and Colt Richardson of Valdosta, GA; two great-grandchildren, Avery and Sutton Wright of Eldorado; her father, Jesse Hickam of Anna; a sister, Belinda Smith of Marion; a brother , Roger Hickam and wife Shelly of Somerville, TN; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a multitude of close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim and mother Sarah. Joyce was a Christian. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a long history in transportation, as a team driver with her husband, Jim, a school bus driver, and most recently a dispatcher for SMART Transportation in Vienna. On the road, she adopted the CB handle "Silly Filly", which some people still called her. Funeral services for Joyce Stout will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Jason Forby officiating. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Hall Cemetery in Lick Creek. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service Monday, July 19 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Illinois Veteran's Home in Anna or the Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Monday, July 19, 2021,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Monday, July 19, 2021,1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Monday, July 19, 2021,2:00PM Ebenezer Hall Cemetery Hall Church Road Lick Creek, Illinois