Joyce Wilkerson

Joyce Wilkerson obituary, Havertown, PA

Joyce Wilkerson

Joyce Wilkerson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pagano Funeral Home on Mar. 11, 2026.
Obituary of Joyce Wilkerson
Joyce Wilkerson of Havertown, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 6, 2026, at Westgate Hills Skilled Nursing Home.

Born and raised in Ridley, Pennsylvania, to Julius and Rose Schulberger. Joyce spent most of her life in the community she loved. She worked for many years as a clerk at the courthouse before retiring.

Joyce enjoyed playing cards and cooking, and she found great joy in raising her grandson, Eric.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Wilkerson; her daughter, Lisa Longo; and her grandson, Eric Gardner.

She is survived by her nieces, Teresa Snow- Robins and Rosemarie Corbin, granddaughter-in-law, Gabbi E. Flynn-Gardner, and three great-grandchildren: Iris Gardner, Christopher Flynn, and Maverick Flynn.

Services will be private. Online condolences may be shared at www.paganofuneralhome.com.

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3711 Foulk Rd, Garnet Valley, PA 19060

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