Joyce Elaine Cobin, 90, of Dowell, passed away at 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.
She was a homemaker.  She enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles, and fishing.  Joyce was a member of the Elkville First Baptist Church.
Joyce was born August 25, 1936 in Buckner, IL, the daughter of Arnold Preston and Sybil Juanita (Carter) Doctorman.
She married James Richard Cobin on December 17, 1955 in Dowell, IL and he preceded her in  death on February 5, 2008.
Joyce is survived by two daughters - Charity Lynn Newborn and husband Shawn of Dowell and Rebecca Lopez and husband Nicholas of Elkville, four grandchildren - Shelby Ellis and husband Philip of Elkville, Shawna Ellett and husband Kody of Vergennes, Jonathan Cavins and wife Hannah of Pinckneyville, and Jordan Cavins and wife Alyssa of Du Quoin, eight great grandchildren - Caylie Wink, Alise Cavins, Averie Cavins, Carter Cavins, Delilah Ellis, Evie Elaine Ellett, Caroline Ellis, and Rhett James Ellis, sister - Cheryl Lynn Cobin and husband Charles Jr. of Du Quoin, brother-in-law - Laverne Rees and wife Jamie of Murphysboro, sister-in-law - Jane Gray of Ava, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother - Arnold Glenn Doctorman.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 26, 2026 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Scott Slone officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Protection of Virgin Mary Orthodox Cemetery in Royalton, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Elkville First Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.