Joyce Ann Villas

April 15, 1929 - April 12, 2022

Villas, Joyce Ann age 92, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 12, 2022 in Hopkins, MN surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). Survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Demetrios "Jim" Villas; children, John (Linda), Cathleen Villas-Horns (John) and Daniel (Jill); 10 grandchildren, Daniel, Joshua (Hollie), Robert (Melanie), Jacob, Rachel, Zoe (Duk), Martina, Noah, Evan and Molly; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Julianne and Myles; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Joyce was born on April 15, 1929 on a farm near Fulton, South Dakota as the third daughter of Oscar and Dot Rongstad, both of whom preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Jean (Harlo) Fechtelkotter and Lois (Ray) Cornish. After graduating with high honors from Plano High School in 1947, Joyce attended Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD, before moving to Minneapolis to work at Pillsbury Mills where she met her husband, Demetrios Villas. Joyce was an extremely loving, caring, patient and devoted mother and wife. She got her kids to music lessons and sports practices, made cookies for after school snacks, praised good report cards and listened to all of our problems. She continued this practice with her grandchildren. Her big smile and hugs always made one feel better. She was so proud of all of her family. Holidays were filled with delicious meals and gift passing games. She knew us all well enough to buy the special treats we liked, along with practical stuff such as toothpaste and aluminum foil. Joyce helped her community by being an election judge, donating blood, volunteering at church and singing in the choir. She loved walking with friends, mysteries, puzzles, crime shows, ice cream and angels. Modest and humble, she never enjoyed being the center of attention, but was always there for everyone. We will miss her smile, her kindness and her beautiful spirit. Funeral Service 11:00AM Monday April 18th with visitation beginning at 10:00am at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Ave South, Minneapolis. There will be a luncheon following the burial. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. washburn-mcreavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996