Joyce J. Martin
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Joyce J. Martin, 74, of Parkesburg, PA., passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of William Martin, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Toliver, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mildred (Roark) Phillips.
She was a 1962 graduate of Scott High School. She was an area resident for most of her life and a member of Wagontown Chapel of Coatesville, PA.
Joyce was a talented seamstress, owning and operating Joyce's Custom Sewing.
Joyce was an extraordinary wife, mom, mom-mom, and great mom-mom, who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by her daughters, Shelly, wife of Darren DeVoe, of Parkesburg and Robin, wife of Aaron Cooke, of Tucson, AZ.; four grandchildren, Shane, Chelsea, Tyler, and Breanna; and one great-grandchild, Fennec; and siblings, Polly Eller of Ephrata, Jackie Roark of North Carolina, Henry Phillips of Coatesville, Susie Swartzentruber of Parkesburg, Roger Phillips of Coatesville and Dean Phillips of Delaware.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Wagontown Chapel of Coatesville with the viewing from 9:30-11:00 AM. The burial will follow at the Upper Octorara Cemetery in Parkesburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital by clicking HERE, or to Wagontown Chapel at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com.
Condolences
Our Prayers
Dear Bill and family,
Joyce is such a blessing to all. Her quiet, kind, humble way is a blessing to all who know her.
In Christ's Love,
Mark Beideman
Thoughts
Dear Bill and Family,
I remember Joyce fondly, she always had a beautiful smile and a kind heart.
Our prayers are with you at this time.
Cindy Wischuck & Family
Bill and family , you all are
Bill and family , you all are in my thoughts and in my prayers. May God give comfront at this difficult sad time. Aunt Joyce is at peace and no more pain. I remember her taking me home with her.
And staying all night and us laughing over things. And our walk the next morning. Aunt Joyce always was a wonderful person and she came to see us when I took dad ,and mom to Pa.
I love you all and so sorry to hear about Aunt Joyce passing away.
Linda Greene
My very deepest sympathies to
My very deepest sympathies to all of you. I have very fond memories of spending time in your home, growing up with Shelly. Mrs. Martin was always welcoming and caring. I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for peace for all of you.
Bill and family our
Bill and family our condolences to you and the family. Joyce was a delightful and smiling friend to all who knew her in Woodland View. May your love of God give you some peace at this most difficult time. Sandi and Steve
Bill and the family
Our condolences go to all of you. Joyce was a delightful and smiling friend to all who knew her in Woodland View. May your love of God bring you some peace at this most difficult time. Hold on to each other. Sandi and Steve
To my dear, best friend since
To my dear, best friend since sixth grade,
Friendship is a priceless gift and I will always be thankful for yours. Missing you and you have a very special place in my heart and always will.
A friend loveth at all times -Proverbs 17:17.
Your loving, best friend,
Judy Mendenhall