Joyce was raised in Pikeville and was a 1953 graduate of Wellsville High School. S he was first employ ed at J.J. Newberry’s , and for Docto r Rockwell . S he then began her 40-year career with C. E. Air Preheater Company and retired as a Proposal Engine e r . She was a charter member of the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps , a member of the Exchange Club, t he Scio Senior Citizens, the Jones Memorial Hospital Evergreen Twig, and TR IAD. She was a Sunday School teacher for the Christian Temple, a volunteer for the Hospital Auxiliary and Meals on Wheel s.
She is survived by a daughter, K imberley Wheaton of Wellsville , a sister, Kathleen (Dennis) Weimer of Fort Myers Beach, FL , two grand children , 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 Comf ort 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 .