Joyce B. Hunter, 76, of Arcadia, FL, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Joyce was born on September 20, 1944, in Long Island, NY to Louis and Rose Bogdanffy. The family later relocated to South Florida in the 1950s. Joyce married Robert Baker in 1964 and had four children during their marriage. On February 14, 1980, Joyce married Jerry Hunter from Okeechobee, Florida and they began their journey together, which lasted up until the time of her passing. Joyce had a passion for Florida agriculture. She also enjoyed sewing and crafts. When Joyce's children were growing up she successfully started one of the first livestock 4-H clubs in Palm Beach County. Encouraging and supporting the youth with their livestock projects was very important to her. After relocating from Palm Beach County to DeSoto County in 1983 she became involved with the DeSoto Farm Bureau and DeSoto CattleWomen. She was a strong supporter of the local youth organizations for agriculture (4-H and FFA) and helped local schools implement programs like Ag in the Classroom days and organizing events to fund youth activities. In 1991 Joyce was saved by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was an active member of Sunrise Baptist Church in DeSoto County. Joyce is survived by her husband, Jerry Hunter, her four children, Melissa Baker of Los Angeles, CA, Michele(Tommy) Tew of Lehigh Acres, FL, Dean (Lynn) Baker of Charlotte, NC, and Melodie Brown of Wauchula, FL, and a sister Nancy Phelps of Eustis, FL. She was also blessed with three grandchildren, Micah Tew, Grayson Baker, and Carly Baker.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Sunrise Baptist Church 6200 N.E. Cubitis Avenue Arcadia, FL from 10:00-11:00 a.m. where a funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. interment will follow in Joshua Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the DeSoto County Cattle Women C/O Janet Harvin 3800 S.E. Hansel Ave. Arcadia, FL 34266

Online condolences may be made at pongerkaysgrady.com.

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral s and Cremation is entrusted with arrangements.