Joyce P. Ireland, 91, of Lusby, MD passed away on November 25, 2012 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. She was born on October 30, 1921 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late Homer Pullen and Florence Parlier Pullen.

Joyce had a career as an outstanding Administrative Assistant for Patuxent River Naval Air Station and was well known to many of us throughout this area. She was a very active member at Olivet United Methodist Church. Joyce served on the Church Board and was the Sexton in charge of the church cemetery for numerous years; she was also an avid reader.

She leaves behind a niece Gail Dove of Lusby, MD and her great nephew Kevin Dove of Lusby, MD. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews in Texas, Virginia and elsewhere.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harold E. Ireland, her parents, a brother and five sisters.

Services and interment will be private.

Should friends desire contributions may be made in her memory to Olivet United Methodist Church, 13570 Olivet Road, Lusby, MD 20657.

Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby, MD.