Born November 1, 1951, in Reading, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Marguerite (Mease) Bailey.
She and her husband, Robert L. Dietrich, would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on June 20th. Bob and Joyce were married on June 20, 1970, in Maidencreek Church, Blandon.
Joyce was a mail specialist for Pitney Bowes for 26 years. She also worked at Nichols Department Store, Muhlenberg Twp. Joyce was an active member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fleetwood, where she was a communion assistant coordinator, a member of the altar guild, bell choir, and Overtime staff and an office assistant. Joyce graduated from Fleetwood Area High School in 1969.
Joyce was a fighter and she was instrumental in the
annual Relay for Life. She was the organizer and chief fundraiser working to knock out this horrible disease. Most of all, Joyce enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Bob, are her two daughters, Melissa D. (Dietrich) Reed, Sistersville, W.Va., and Jennifer J. (Dietrich) Weyman, wife of Jeffrey M.
Weyman, Sinking Spring; her grandchildren: Chelsea,
Jessica, Jocelyn, Tauteyanna, Carly and Taylor; her great-grandchildren: Lylah, Aryana, Raye-Lynn and Ivy; her sister, Sandra L. (Bailey) Stern, wife of David Stern, Fleetwood; and her brother, Lynn A. Bailey, husband of Lois (Moyer) Bailey, Effort, Pa.
Memorial services for Joyce will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 117 E. Arch St., Fleetwood. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the church.
Contributions to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 117 E. Arch St., Fleetwood, PA 19522 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o St. Paul's Relay for Life Team, 117 E. Arch St., Fleetwood, PA 19522.
Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for our dear friend, Joyce. Online condolences may be offered to Bob and their family at WalbertFuneralHome.com.
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Al & Loretta Ottinger
June 17, 2018
As a cancer survivor for many years Joyce was an inspiration to many of us. Her diligent work in support of the Relay for Life was such a great example of 'faith in action'. Loretta & I will greatly miss her.
Chelsea
June 4, 2018
I love you grams
Chelsea Reed
June 4, 2018
She's is my grandmother and no matter what I will always love her and know she is watching. She has always been my favorite person and friend. Always there for me never showing her fear or pain to anyone she is the strongest person I know I love you so much.
Gary Schell
June 4, 2018
My condolences to the entire family. Joyce was one of those students that you never forget. She always gave 100 percent of herself and was a most pleasant student. She was one of the best.
Dave and Sandy Kline
June 4, 2018
We are keeping all your loved in our prayers, Joyce. May the countless good memories help bring smiles,along with those necessary tears at this time.
There is comfort knowing you are at peace.
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