Joyce Marie KENYON

Joyce Marie KENYON, nee Lockwood, 65, of Olean, NY, passed away on April 28, 2025 with family members in Alfred Station, NY after a long illness. 

Joyce was born on November 2, 1959, in Cuba, NY. She attended Franklinville School. In 1976, he married Randy W. Kenyon (subsequently divorced), and they had seven children together. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She spent much of her life as a dedicated nurse and truly loved caring for others. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and quilting, cooking, and crafts, and found joy in family and the blessings in everyday life. Joyce's life was built upon a foundation of strength, kindness, compassion, and faith. She was a beautiful soul who is remembered for her kindness, grace, and ability to smile through adversity. 

Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Nancy Smith Lockwood and Adelbert “Jim” Lockwood; her brother, Daniel Lockwood; her son, Randy J. Kenyon; and a great-grandson. Holden Perry. 

Joyce is survived by her granddaughter, Gabrielle Kenyon, whom she loved dearly, cared for, and adopted; her children, Jean Marble, Bambie (Jason) Knouse, Fawn (Matthew) Lauber, Tiffany Close, Joyus (Kenny) Moule, and Shane (Claudia) Kenyon; as well as five siblings, Sandra (Lee) Kenyon, James (Deborah) Lockwood, Laurie (Arnold) Jimmerson, Michael Lockwood, and Dawn (Robert) Brown; 24 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hinsdale United Methodist Church, 3838 Church Street, Hinsdale, NY 14743. 

Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.