Joyce A. Collier

COLLIER, Joyce A., 71, of Springfield, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. She was born in Springfield on October 31, 1949 the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Samosky) Leugers. Joyce spent her life as a teacher, at St. Mary's Elementary for 16 years and later at Simon Kenton. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Jeff; two children and spouses, Julie & Dipesh Rao, Greensboro, NC and Jared & Kayla Collier, Sunbury, OH; one daughter-in-law, Katie Collier, Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren. Ella Collier, Jai, Priya and Mira Rao and Jace Collier; four siblings and spouses, James & Sheila Leugers, Jerry & Cheree Leugers, Jeanne Leugers and John & Shelly Leugers. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Jason. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday in St. Raphael Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Vitas Hospice.