Joyce Angus Knutson
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Joyce Angus Knutson of Sevierville, Tennessee passed away peacefully with her children by her side on January 19, 2021 at the age of 84. Joyce spent 49 years in nursing, graduating from Silver Cross School of Nursing, Joliet, Il in 1956. After retiring from Hollywood Memorial in Hollywood, Fl in 2000 as Director of Surgical Services, Joyce returned to the family home in Lockport, Il to care for her father. She continued to serve her community in one of the most rewarding positions in her nursing career by serving as School Nurse for Pioneer Elementary School in Bolingbrook, IL. After her father's passing, she moved to the Wears Valley area of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Druzilla Angus, her brothers Merle, Donald, Stanley Jr., Lyle and David, son-in-law Larry Ellison. She is survived by brothers Marvin (Ruth) and Robert (Kathy) Angus, sisters LaVonne Herbert, Marilynn Whennen, Cheryl Nevsimal, sisters-in-law Theresa and June Angus. Family friend Robert Klucas.
Joyce is survived by her children; daughter Deborah Ellison, sons John Knutson (Susan), Ralph Knutson (Christine), grandchildren Kristy Hendrick (Carrie), Amber Gong (Kai), Amanda Bushman (Derek), Shannon Knutson, Jason Knutson, great-grandchildren Lijay Gong and his sister, due later this year.
A celebration of Joyce's life will be held later this summer in Lockport, IL. Cremation arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Memorial arrangements by Goodale Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.