Joyce Elaine Tivnan, 82, of Mechanicsville, MD died June 21, 2008 at her residence.

Joyce was born on October 3, 1925, in Evansville, IN where she grew up with numerous brothers and sisters. She married Raymond J. Tivnan, became a military family, and lived in numerous places around the world. In 1971, they retired, and Helen, Maryland became their permanent home.

Joyce is survived by two sons, Eugene S. Tivnan of Rogue River, OR and Royce R. Tivnan of Waldorf, MD, grandchildren, Zeb Tivnan and Reeshe Pillierpier of Rogue River, OR, Eric Tivnan of Berkeley Springs, WV and Nathan Tivnan of Forth Worth, TX, as well as ten great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.