Joyce Salyer Britt

 

Joyce Salyer Britt, 87, of West Dundee, IL, and formerly of Georgetown, TX, died peacefully Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Schaumburg, IL.

Born in November 1938, to Avis B. and Henry M. Salyer, Joyce attended K-12 schools in Floyd County, VA. She graduated from Radford University in Radford, VA, in 1961 with a BS degree in Business Education.

Joyce married her childhood sweetheart, William F. Britt, in 1961. She taught elementary school and later managed offices and sold real estate – all while caring for her two children, husband, and home. After numerous relocations throughout William’s 35-year career, the couple retired to Georgetown, TX in 1996. Widowed in 2001, Joyce made a circle of friends with whom she played dominoes, mahjongg and other games. She also frequently traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad. In 2024, Joyce moved back to Illinois to be closer to her daughter, Allison.

The recurring word used to describe Joyce was “sweet.” Kind-hearted and generous, Joyce was always more concerned about others than herself. She touched all whom she met – from friends to healthcare workers. Animals also loved her – and she them. Joyce emanated kindness, caring, and compassion. She is – and always will be – greatly missed.

Joyce is survived by her son, Steve Britt and wife, Jana of Roseville, CA; daughter, Allison Britt of Schaumburg, IL; granddaughters, Jessica and Emily Britt of Chicago and Roseville, respectively; brother, James G. Salyer and wife, Cindy of Floyd; nephew, Christopher Salyer of Ocean City, MD; nephew, Shannon Salyer, wife, Melissa, and their children, Sharla and Blake of Floyd; brother-in-law, Robert Britt and wife, Judy of Floyd; sister-in-law, Mildred Stewart and husband, Phillip of Roanoke, VA; sister-in-law, Elaine Gray and husband, Gary of Cana, VA; niece, Kristi Shaw and husband, Mark of Christiansburg, VA; nephew, Darin Britt, wife, Carla, and their daughters, Taylor and Holly of Floyd; niece, Julie Tucei and husband, Brian of Roanoke; nephew, Tracy Britt of Floyd; and nephew, Mark Hollandsworth and his wife, Stacy, and their children, Trent and Macy of Christiansburg.

Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, William, who passed away in 2001.

A private service will be held on June 14, 2026. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Joyce’s name to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741.