DIXON – Joyce A. Anderson, 74, of Dixon, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford after a short illness.

She was born July 15, 1938, in West Brooklyn, the daughter of James and Gertrude (Goy) Kelly. She was a graduate of Dixon High School, and was the homecoming queen in fall 1955. She married Richard E. “Dick” Anderson on Nov. 9, 1957, in Dixon. He preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 2001.

Joyce had worked for Kline’s Department Store, Gamet Liquors, Trailside, and Stables. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon. She was a past volunteer for KSB Hospital and a longtime volunteer with Northwest Illinois Special Olympics for bowling, spring games, and the Pumpkin Pedal. She also had served on the committee for the Holiday Fundraiser Kickoff.