Joyce was raised in Pikeville and was a 1953 graduate of Wellsville High School. She was first employed at J.J. Newberry’s, and for Doctor Rockwell. She then began her 40-year career with C. E. Air Preheater Company and retired as a Proposal Engineer. She was a charter member of the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, a member of the Exchange Club, the Scio Senior Citizens, the Jones Memorial Hospital Evergreen Twig, and TRIAD. She was a Sunday School teacher for the Christian Temple, a volunteer for the Hospital Auxiliary and Meals on Wheels.
She is survived by a daughter, Kimberley Wheaton of Wellsville, a sister, Kathleen (Dennis) Weimer of Fort Myers Beach, FL, two grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, James Wheaton; two sisters, Evelyn Folts and Lois Wheaton; and brother, William Greene.
A Graveside Service and memorial is being planned for a later date. The burial will be in Hallsport Union Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895, Jones Memorial Auxiliary, 191 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895, or any charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
