Funeral Services for Joyce Long Zimmerman, Age 81 of Kansas City, Missouri (formerly of Wright County, Missouri) will be held on Friday, October 23rd, 2026 at The Hartville Free-Will Baptist Church, Hartville, Missouri, beginning at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to New Home Cemetery- Wright County, MO, in care of the funeral home.
*An Additional Memorial Service will be held on Saturday November 14th, 2026 at The Victory Free Will Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri, beginning at 2:00 PM.
Arrangements under the direction of The Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri.
Joyce Lee (Long) Oliver Zimmerman, daughter of Vencie Long and Pauline (Adamson) Long, was born March 6, 1945, in Jerktail, MO. She achieved her life’s goal of an eternity with Jesus on October 17, 2026, at Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour, MO. Joyce was 81 years 7 months and 11 days. She was united in marriage to Harold Oliver in April, 1964, and to this marriage a daughter and son were born. She was united in marriage to David Zimmerman in 1982, and to this marriage a daughter was born along with the addition of 5 bonus kids who she loved as her own.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, David Zimmerman, and her parents, Vencie and Pauline Long.
Joyce is survived by her brothers, Larry Long and wife, Sue, of Hartville MO, and Bill Long of Lamar, MO, her children, daughter, Kerri (Oliver) Long and husband, Danny, of Marshfield, MO, their children, Kaleb Long and wife, Cori, of Bartlesville, OK, and Katelyn Jones and husband, Jesse, of Marshfield, MO, her son, Kent Oliver, of Torrance, CA, and his son, Jordan Oliver of Kansas City, MO, and her daughter, Rachel (Zimmerman) Jackson of Tulsa, OK. Joyce is also survived by her five bonus children and their families, Christine (Zimmerman) Carlson, Anna (Zimmerman) Methvin and husband, Eric, David Zimmerman Jr. and wife, Diana, Mary (Zimmerman) Johnson and husband, Bill, James Zimmerman Sr. and wife, Kasey. Joyce also leaves behind six great-grandchildren who loved their Mammy very much, Kai Long, Oliver Jones, Nora Jones, Josie Jones, Kolin Long, and Ruby Jones. Joyce also leaves behind dear lifelong friends and a church family at Victory Free Will Baptist Church who loved her and supported her through some of the most difficult times of her life.
Joyce’s life was a testament of faith. She said that if her life had a soundtrack, it would be “Victory in Jesus.” And that if her life was a book the title would be My Christian Upbringing. She made her profession of faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at a young age at New Home Free Will Baptist Church and maintained a connection to the church throughout her life. Please note that Decoration Day at New Home is the 3rd Sunday in May and she would love for you to be there.
Joyce was an amazing mother, Grammy, and Mammy. We can all use her example of faith and kindness as our guide in life. Each family member and friend will always hold precious memories of the unique and special ways she touched their lives.
