March 1990

Photo and decorated fan letter, March 1990.

July 1987

A photo of Joyce with her beloved cat Taj, July 1987.

Inspirational Bookmarks

Set of bookmarks with inspirational quotes painted by Joyce, August 1985.

Flower Paintings

Tiny paintings of flowers on construction paper — art by Joyce Compton, June 1984.

March 1984

Starting today, I thought I'd share photos and artwork from Joyce made in the '80s and '90s — after she retired from acting and nursing. These images come courtesy of Joe, who was a friend of Joyce's during this period. Here are a snapshot and two drawings from March 1984. Miss Compton often made tiny paintings (usually of flowers) for fans who corresponded with her.

Hotel For Women Portrait

20th Century Fox publicity portrait of Joyce for Elsa Maxwell's Hotel for Women, 1939.