Carey, Joyce Barbara

Our beloved Joyce Barbara Carey, age 65, passed away April 9, 2019 from a rare form of liver cancer. Born and raised in Windom, MN, Joyce graduated from Windom High School, received her B.A. at Southwest State University and her M.A. at Southern Illinois University.  

Her teaching career included several positions prior to finding her dream job at Normandale Community College where she taught for 27 years. Joyce taught a variety of communication classes and was the Coordinator of International Education. Her love of travel allowed her to experience many countries and cultures around the world with her students, friends and family.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents Katherina and Avon. She is survived by her soul mate, Richard Sheldon, two brothers, Merle (Diane) of Peoria, Illinois and James (Tammy Glidden) of Windom and her "second mom" Frances Lange of Minneapolis.

A Celebration of Life will be on April 19th with visitation at Noon, service at 1:00 PM held at Washburn- McReavy, 2300 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431.

In Joyce's memory, donations can be made to the CareyOn Study Abroad Scholarship. Checks to: Normandale Foundation, 9700 France Ave S Bloomington MN 55431  normandale.edu/…

Published on April 14, 2019