Joy Marie Sprague

Joy Marie Sprague obituary, Forestville, NY

Joy Marie Sprague

Joy Sprague Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home on Mar. 11, 2026.
FORESTVILLE: Joy Marie Sprague, 31, of King Road, Forestville, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, following complications from a medical illness. She was born in Dunkirk on August 21, 1994, the daughter of John and Jeri (Sharritt) Sprague of Forestville.

She was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 2012. Joy was very artistic and creative. She enjoyed working with metal and cooking. Her family was very important to her.

Survivors include a sister Sydney Sprague, of Forestville, her maternal grandparents Linda (Michael) Bonasera, paternal grandmother Kathleen Sprague, a niece Lillie White and two nephews Robert White & Waylon Kelm.

Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. There will be no funeral services held.

The family suggests memorials may be made to The Pet Pantry, 855 Main Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048 and also on Facebook. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Riles & Woolley Funeral Home

39 Main St PO Box 357, Forestville, NY 14062

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