Joyce Irene Yotter, 89, of Custer, SD, passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 22, 2026, at the Hospice House in Rapid City, SD.

She was born in Woonsocket, SD, on November 4, 1936, and married Charles Yotter on October 28, 1957, in Bemidji, MN. They lived throughout South Dakota, in both the eastern and western parts of the state, as well as one year in Redwood City, CA. Joyce worked as a caregiver in a nursing facility for many years. 

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she enjoyed crafting, sewing, puzzling, playing bingo, and the occasional trip to the casino. 

She is survived by her husband, Charles; her children, Sherry (Curt) Weber, Karen Bessler, Peggy (Opie) Evans, Penny (Alex) Valadez, Monty (Yvonne) Yotter, and Charles Jr. (Jackie) Yotter; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Marvin (Joyce) Thompson; and her sisters, Frances (Duane) Peterson and Jan Dailey. 

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Maretta Neelen, Herbert Bucholtz, Ardis Meyer, Keith Thompson, Kenny Thompson, Donald Thompson, Lyle Thompson, Helen Oehlerking, and Lois Thompson; her brothers-in-laws, Michael Dailey, Duane Meyer, and Lloyd Oehlerking; and her great-grandchildren Logan Edwards and Zamaria Buckley. 

A graveside service will be held at Restlawn Memory Gardens (21453 SD Hwy 37, Huron, SD) in June 2027. The exact date and time will be determined at a later date.