Joyce A. Hooppaw-Winner

Joyce A. Hooppaw-Winner, nee Finney, age 92, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Arizona, passed away peacefully Monday, January 19, 2026.  Loving wife of the late William Hooppaw and Robert Winner. Devoted mother of Terri (Vincent) Spretnjak and Gael (James) Johnson.  Cherished grandmother of Marianne (Derek) Wentworth, Joseph Spretnjak, and Wille Johnson; great-grandmother of Owen, Jeremiah, and Ethan.  Dear aunt of Lisa Gallagher, Michelle Estes, Randy Grubb, James Bellinger, Annie Hammon, Ruth Bellinger-Holladay, Bret Hooppaw, Jami Hooppaw-Keys, Jill Shovelier, and the late Rick Grubb.  Preceded in death by her parents Earl and Lorene Finney, and sisters Earlene Ford and Carole Finney-Estes. Joyce was loved by her family and friends, and will be dearly missed.  She was a proud longtime Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Arizona, and dedicated her life to Christ and was always willing to be of service to those in need.  She was also an accomplished pianist, having played in her father’s churches where he ministered throughout his life, an avid Cubs fan, and a lover of animals. 

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN.  For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com