Joyce Pyatt Casey

Joyce Pyatt Casey, 94 years, passed away on January 28, 2025, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Joyce was born on October 9, 1930, in Hutchinson Kan. She married Edward D. Casey on November 1, 1949. They were married 35 years until his passing.

Joyce was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, Wyo., where she lived for many years. She was a licensed preacher, composer of music used in church services and an accomplished poet. She was also active in Evanston’s Sagebrush Theatre Productions.

Joyce loved giving her handmade quilts to friends and family; was skilled at cross stitch embroidery and other hand work.

In the last years of her life, she moved to Thermopolis to be near her granddaughter, Alyson (Chuck) Muller, and great-granddaughters, Rhiannon and Brianna Muller. Joyce was an active member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Thermopolis at the time of her passing.

She is survived by her children, Ariel Baker, Peggy (Pete) Graeff, Ardith (Paul) Baker, Edward (Clella) Casey and Wesley (Genevive) Casey; sister, Kayne Pyatt of Evanston; thirteen grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great, great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was proceeded in death by her parents, Albert Pyatt and Marie Pyatt Beyda; husband, Edward Casey; her daughter, Sue Woods; a great-granddaughter,; four sisters; and one brother.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.