Joyce Diane Bledsaw (nee Dobson), 87, formerly of Decatur, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Born September 11, 1929 in Decatur. Joyce enjoyed challenging crossword puzzles, reading and had a sense of adventure but her true passion was her family, especially her grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Sr; loving mom of Ralph Jr “Skip”, Kay (Patrick) McCabe and the late Charles “Rusty”; cherished grandma of Regan (Quinn), Ryan, Layne and Tim; caring great grandma of Connor and soon to be born, Sean; kind daughter of the late Estol and Evelyn (nee Burcham) Dobson and fond owner of Joe. Arrangements and cremation at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, Bartlett. Inurnment private at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur where she will be laid to rest with husband Ralph and mom Evelyn. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com