It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce Maxine Emerson of Avon, Indiana, who passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joyce Maxine Emerson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Lewis and Travie Lewis; her husband Randall L. Emerson; her siblings, Leona Dittmer (Bill), Emma Armstrong (Ray), Kenneth Lewis (Marjorie) and Olevia Ingle (Jack); her niece Kay Armstrong Edwards; and her nephew Denny Lewis.
She is survived by: her children, Randall K. Emerson (Leslie), Curtis S. Emerson (Kimberlee), Laura L. Burkert (Matthew) and Eric S. Emerson (Robin); her grandchildren, Brian Emerson (Sara), Alaina Rejer (Brian), Annette Forrester, Evan Emerson, Makenzie Emerson, Matthew Burkert, Daniel Burkert, Samuel Burkert, Makailyn Burkert, Eric Emerson (Katie) and Whitley Duman (Jake); and her great grandchildren, Evelyn, Charlotte, Natalie, Jameson, Tatum, Corabelle, Elsie, Maxine, Jacob and Thomas.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Indiana Funeral Care West (5791 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224). A burial will be held on Tuesday, April 21st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Lincoln Memory Gardens (6809 S Indianapolis Rd, Whitestown, IN 46075).