Joyce Ann Rackaway age 82, of Hays Kansas and a former resident of Mt. Vernon, passed away 8:55 p.m. Sunday December 26, 2010 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Funeral arrangements are pending at Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon where you may call 618-246-0100 or visit us online at www.newellfuneralhome.com for further information.