Joye Anthony, age 94, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. She was born December 28, 1918 in rural Beaver County, Oklahoma the daughter of Mac and Ferol (Pinell) Walter.

Joye attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Beaver High School in 1935. She married Dean Anthony in 1936. After a few years they moved to Hugoton, Kansas where they established a home and she lived there the rest of her life. She established a business in Hugoton known as Shoppe Elite that she owned for 25 years. During this time she was associated with several civic and social groups. Joye was always a proud booster for Hugoton and the community.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mabel Walter of Wichita, Kansas; two nephews, Michael Walter and wife, Marilyn of Wichita, Kansas, Ronald Crossley and wife, Carol of Cleveland, Georgia; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Joye was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dean; sister, Twila Crossley; brother, Bud Walter; and nephew, Larry Crossley.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Beaver Pioneer Cemetery in Beaver, Oklahoma with Pastor Jim Reeves officiating. Memorials may be given to the Pioneer Manor in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, KS 67951.