Obituary of Joyce Ann Grogan Bryan

Joyce Ann Grogan Bryan, 90, passed away on April 14, 2024. She was born in Benham, KY on December 20, 1933, to the late Raymond and Roxie Templin Grogan. Joyce graduated from Benham High School in 1952 and attended Berea College where she received a BA Degree in Psychology in 1956. She was a loyal supporter of both Benham High School and Berea College and was proud to have attended both schools. Joyce chose to further her education by earning a master's degree in counseling from the University of South Carolina.  

She married her husband of 67 years, Bob Bryan, in 1956. Joyce adored Bob, often telling people that he was the best!  

Joyce worked as a teacher early in her career in Benham, KY and in Columbia, SC. She was a guidance counselor at Bowling Green High School, Cumberland High School, and Southeast Community College. She also taught psychology and held the registrar position at Southeast.  

Bob and Joyce moved their family to Frankfort in 1975, as she received a position with the Kentucky Highter Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). She spent the remainder of her career there and retired in 1996 as the Director of Student Grant Programs.  

In addition to her loving husband, Bob Bryan, Joyce is survived by her daughters, Rachel (Keith) Cox and Kristi (Tim) Hammons; her grandchildren, Bryan (Erin) Cox, Lindsey Cox, Trevor Hammons, and Gregory Hammons; brothers-in-law, Tom Myers and Norman (Ginger) Bryan; a sister-in-law, Aldeva Bryan; and three generations of nieces and nephews.  

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Roxie Templin Grogan; a brother, Charlie (Betty) Grogan; and her sisters, Helen Parks and Peg Myers.  

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00pm, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at South Frankfort Presbyterian Church with a Memorial Visitation from 12:00p until the time of service, at the church . 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions be made to the Remembrance Trust Fund at South Frankfort Presbyterian Church, 224 Steele St, Frankfort, KY 40601.