Ellen "Joyce" Beal

Ellen “Joyce” Beal (nee Hardy), 87, of Melbourne, KY, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at her home. Joyce was a retired administrative assistant for the American Red Cross and also worked for Campbell County Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Beal and a son, David Beal. Joyce is survived by six children, Deborah Zepf, Darlene Johnston, Douglas Beal, Della McCarthy, Dennis Beal and Dinah Studer; three brothers, Dorse Hardy Jr., Dick Hardy and Bill Hardy; eighteen grandchildren, Amy Hertzenberg, Darrin Zepf, Dana Zepf, David Johnston, Heather Johnston, Erin Johnston, Beth Leeseman, Chip Johnston, Alexis Beal, Adrienne Beal-Marsh, Bryon Fagin, Jonathan Fagin, Dennis Beal Jr., Jarrett Beal, Megan Beal, Emmylou Doyle, Amanda Studer and Justin Studer; fourteen great grandchildren, Jade Hertzenberg, Taylor Hertzenberg, Kaitlyn Hall, Collin Hertzenberg, Wyatt Zepf, Layla Zepf, Alex Beck, Maverick Elam, Heaven Goods, Tristan Fagin, Reis Doyle, Josie Studer, Jacob Fagin and Morgan Ware; four great great grandchildren, Gavin, Ryland, Westyn and Ethan. Visitation 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Alexandria Funeral Home. Funeral Service 10:00 AM Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Mentor, KY. Memorials are suggested to Melbourne United Methodist Church, 1011Mary Ingles Highway, Melbourne, KY 41059