Joyce J. Martin

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 .