Virginia Joyce Obituary
Virginia R. Joyce (nee Crager) passed away peacefully, in her sleep January 18, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Trevor Joyce and devoted mother of Virginia Engle (Robert), Susan McNeill (Thomas), Charles Wilson (Maureen), Robert Wilson, Heather Peronace (Nicholas), and the late Angelique Primus (Tano).
Loving Mom-Mom of Robert, Christina, Thomas, Bryan, Eric, Matt, Shawn, Danielle, Sara, Elizabeth, Gianna, Nicole, Brittney, and Joseph, great grandmother of Kailyn, McKenzie, Braydon, Bryson, and Owen, and great great grandmom of Adriel. Dear sister of the late Richard Crager (Janice); sister-in-law of Sharon, and the late Leonard, Keith, and Patricia. Stepmother of Rona Ashcroft (Peter) and step grandmother to Mitch, Daniel, and Jessica.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, February 13, 2026, 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Road, Philadelphia, followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The National Shrine of St. John Neumann, 1019 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 in Virginia's memory would be appreciated.
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