It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Joyce Marie (Crowe) McMahon on April 9, 2025, in Ballwin, Missouri. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was pre-deceased in death by her loving husband, Jack, her parents Tom and Jestine Crowe, her brother Leo, her sister Mary Ann Balaci, and her grandson, John Vincent.
She is survived by her four children Mary Margaret Eckert, Michael John McMahon, Josie Lamb, and Beth Godwin (Michael), eight grandchildren and one-great grandchild. Dear sister of Tom Crowe (Catherine) and Katie Kelly, and many nieces and nephews. She was a pillar of strength, warmth, and understanding to our family and all who knew her. Her loving spirit will live on in all of us.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on April 29, 2025, at St Mark’s Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, Virginia at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the church. Burial will take place at a later time at National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: https://www.ewtn.com or https://hospicefoundation.org/donate/
Beth, Mary, Josie, Mike and Michael you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. She will always be in our hearts and minds. She loved you all.
My deepest sympathy to the McMahon family for the loss of your dear and beloved Mother. May grace, peace, strength and her memory fill your hearts during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
My condolences to Joyce’s family. May you find comfort and peace in the days that follow with your shared memories and God’s grace.
May she Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory!