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Joyce Tanner Obituary
(Wales-Gilbert)
Age 58, of Millerton, PA, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Joyce was a loving mother, wife, and friend to many. Joyce is survived by her husband, Edward (Sonny) Tanner; two children, Vonda (Gilbert) Copley and Jonathan and Alice (Nybeck) Gilbert; one step-son, Edward Tanner II; five grandchildren, Oceana, Chance, Collin, Shawray and Alexander all of Millerton, PA, two brothers; John and Susan (Bolt) Wales and James and Belinda (Bell) Wales both of Millerton, PA, one sister; Jayne (Wales) and Rick Huber of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews and many other family and dear friends. Joyce was preceded by her father and mother, Maxwell H. and Marie H. (Lounsberry) Wales; sister, Judith (Wales) Harvey, and other aunts and uncles. Joyce was very devoted to her family and friends. Joyce was a graduate of Williamson High School, Paul Dean School of Cosmetology and Corning Community College. She worked as a hairdresser for many years. She also worked as a social worker for Tioga County Human Services and as a drug and alcohol counselor at St. Joseph's Hospital. At Joyce's request, a public memorial service will be planned. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations in Joyce's name for the construction of a memorial pond and monument, which Joyce had always wanted, c/o Edward Tanner, 84 White Road, Millerton, PA 16936. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Jackson Summit Baptist Church, Route 328, Millerton, PA at 1:00 PM. Joyce asked that her ashes be scattered at her pond and at various places that were special to her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Tanner
Brad Westlake
April 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Susan Wales
April 15, 2011
Memories from beginning to end carry on past the end of the life here reaching toward infinity knowing that one sweet day we shall be with each other...we miss you Joyce.
Bonnie (Reynolds) Tomlinson
April 15, 2011
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to her family. Jayne....I am so sorry for your loss.
Denise Merrick-Treat
April 15, 2011
To the family of Joyce Tanner. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will think of her often. I am so glad for the time I got to know her while working with her at TCDHS.
April 14, 2011
To the family of Joyce Tanner my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time, just know she is now with God and she is being well taken care of. Just hold your precious memories in your heart and she will be with you always.
Regina (Congdon) Miller
April 14, 2011
To the family of Joyce Tanner my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time, just know she is now with God and she is being well taken care of. Just hold your precious memories in your heart and she will be with you always.
Amy McCune co-worker
April 14, 2011
accepting and encouraging, Joyce was a treasure that will be dearly missed by her clients and co-workers, my thoughts and prayers are with all who new and loved her. Godspeed -Joyce
Tammi Eddy
April 13, 2011
To the family of Joyce Tanner: It was a privilege to know and work with Joyce for the time that I did. She will be greatly missed.
John & Eloise Cole-Bennett
April 12, 2011
John & Susan, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your sister. You are in our prayers.
Laura,Mel Cummings
April 12, 2011
Dear brother and family: We will keep you in our prayers. But just remember we will all get to see her again some day! Love Treat and Mel.
April 12, 2011
To Joyce's family-I am so very sorry to read about Joyce--We worked together when she was able to do hair and had a lot of fun. She will be missed very much by all the people that loved her. Peace be with you and all her family.
Jeanne Kraft
April 12, 2011
Sorry for your loss Uncle Sonny. Our thoughts and PRAYERS are with you. Kelley and Jeff Flack (Girard, Pa.)
Susan Kaczynski
April 12, 2011
Sonny and Family.....Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We always enjoyed seeing you both at the Gala, and all the laughs we had.
Sherry Kehler (SSMH)
April 12, 2011
John and Susan;
I am so sorry for your loss.
Mickey (George) Dolan
April 11, 2011
To Jayne and the rest of Joyce's family - My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Roy Allen
April 11, 2011
Joyce and I were classmates at WHS. Joyce and her family are in my thoughts.
Susan Hadley
April 11, 2011
Sonny,
Find comfort in your friends and family. My heart goes out to you and I pray for your comfort and peace. In your quiet moments, remember the good and loving times. I sm sorry you have to go through this.
Shelley Kessing
April 11, 2011
John & Susan,
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and Prayers with you and your family. May God's peace comfort you both.
Love ya
Terry Kingsley
April 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joyce's family. We didn't stay in touch over the years but I still have fond memories of our time spent at Williamson High School. God Bless Terry and Genie Kingsley
Sharon King
April 11, 2011
To the family of Joyce Tanner, may God be with you in your time of sorrow. An angel is amongst us.
Sherry Gates
April 11, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to your family at this very difficult time. Joyce was my coworker and a very special lady. I will always remember her for her generosity and kindness and wonderful gifts of fresh flowers from her garden and delicious baked goods. May she rest in peace.
April 11, 2011
To all of Joyce's family we send our sincere sympathy and continued prayers. Calvin and Joanne (Gilbert) Duvall (Dixonville, Pa.)
Alice Gilbert
April 10, 2011
You have been my mother for only a short time but you have touched my heart in a big way. I will miss you.I love you Mama
Billie Jo (BJ) Johnson (plank)
April 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Joyce Tanner, she was a special woman in many ways. She will be missed by many people. We love ya Joyce and we love ya the rest of the family....
Patty Miller
April 10, 2011
I am so sorry about your loss. Joyce was my co-worker but more than that she was my friend. God bless you all and know Joyce is always close by the memories you hold in your heart.
Deb Smith
April 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Sonny and his family at this time. May you have comfort during this difficult time.
Tricia Gaylord
April 10, 2011
You will be dearly missed. Your laugh was infectious ...
Brian,Muriel,Carol Myfelt
April 10, 2011
Thinking of all of you.
Vonda Copley
April 10, 2011
No words can ever say how much my mother has fulfilled my life in so many ways. Not only was she my mother, but she was also my best friend. I have found comfort in knowing my mother is in Heaven surounded by the people she loved. Knowing she has touched the lives of so many people has also given me comfort. May God rest his hand on our family as we all try to cope with this loss, and may we never forget how wonderful she was. I love you mommy.
Karen Steadman & Family
April 10, 2011
To the family of Joyce Tanner (Wales): May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I worked a short time with Joyce at the TCHSA. She was a hard worker. Wonderful person. She will be missed by many. Sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Dennis & Janice Bliss
April 10, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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