Joyce Persinger observed her 84th birthday Aug. 1.
She was born Aug. 1, 1935, in Ashland.
Joyce was married to the late Billy Frank Persinger.
She was a stay-at-home mom and baby sat in the home until the children were grown. She then worked at State Farm Insurance and at a church daycare. She enjoys quilting, sewing, cooking, crocheting and visiting.
Joyce has five children, Johnny Persinger, of Sedalia, Billy Persinger, of Harrisburg, Ronald Persinger, of Rocheport, and Thomas Persinger and Robert Persinger, both of Columbia.
Birthday cards may be sent to Joyce at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, 3333 W. 10th St., Sedalia, Mo. 65301.
