October 31, 1932 – January 11, 2025
Anna Joyce Blacklock-Melchor passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Junction, Colorado, on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 31, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to James Leroy Mayne and Florence Emma Brereton Mayne, Joyce lived a life of faith, creativity, and devotion.
In 1933, her family moved to Eagle County, Colorado, where her father became one of the valley’s first sheep and cattle ranchers. Proud of her pioneer heritage dating back to 1853, Joyce cherished her roots and values…