Joyce was born on September 26, 1942 in Fordsville, Kentucky a daughter of Raphael D. and Beatrice (Brooks) Magan. She married Steven L. Jett Sr. on April 21, 1962 in Evansville, Indiana; He survives in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Jett worked as a beautician, but most of all was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky. Joyce is survived by her husband, Steven L. Jett Sr. of Mt. Vernon; son, Darren E. Jett and special friend Tiah Smith of Belleville; brother, Stephen L. Magan Sr. and wife Sandra of Owensboro, Kentucky; sister, Judy and husband William Renfrow of Owensboro, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Dylan Jett and Brianna Jett both of Mt. Vernon; five nieces and nephews, Rex Renfrow, Raymond Renfrow, Stephanie Magan, Michael B. Magan and Stephen L. Magan Jr.; and also by many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Steven L. Jett Jr. and a brother Alex Terrell Magan. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in the Chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens with Pastor David Hocker officiating; Entombment will follow. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 pm Tuesday at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. For those wishing, memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100