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Joyce Wright Obituary

Wright, Joyce Ann COHOES Joyce Ann Wright, 79, died on December 7, 2017. Born in Tracy, Iowa, she was daughter of the late Mervin and Mary McNally Toll. She had been employed at Cohoes Fasions and Burlington Coat. Joyce loved long drives to Vermont, nature walks, puzzles, Yanni and the Walking Dead. She was mother of Lawrence Wright Jr. and Kimberly ( Michael) Gilbert. Sister of Rod Toll and the late Janet Wilson and JudyToll. Grandmother of Jaise Gilbert and Heather Wright. Also survived by her long-time best friend, Krista Joels. Funeral services are private at the convenience of the family; there are no calling hours. "She believed she could, so she did!" "Braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think."

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Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 10, 2017.

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Barbara and Heather Wright

December 4, 2020

Thinking of you Joyce .Miss your laughter and your smile ! I’m sure you are making them laugh in heaven.

Peggy Klippel

December 4, 2020

Worked with Joyce at Burlington she always had a smile on her face,I was fortunate to have met her!

Barbara Wright

February 14, 2018

Thinking of you Joyce and such great Grandma to Heather . All the great memories. We miss you .

Kimberly Wright-Gilbert

December 27, 2017

A WORK ETHIC LIKE NO OTHER !!! Even while having several illnesses. I RESPECTED her so much!!

Kimberly Wright-Gilbert

December 17, 2017

Kimberly Wright-Gilbert

December 17, 2017

Mark Wright

December 15, 2017

Kim and Larry sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a great person inside and out. Our prays are with you.
Mark, Tori, Abby and Ethan

going to the doctor.

Kimberly Wright-Gilbert

December 15, 2017

December 14, 2017

I will be lost without my mom.

Kimberly Wright-Gilbert

December 11, 2017

Everyone thank you for your condolences. You can also go to Marrafuneralhome.com to look in on more of moms obituary info and pictures. I hope you all enjoy them.Love Kim

Ma loved chinese donuts.

Kimberly Wright-Gilbert

December 11, 2017

Ma loved the birds.

Kimberly Wright-Gilbert

December 11, 2017

Kimberly Wright-Gilbert

December 11, 2017

My mother truly was a light in the darkness,she gave of herself to the very end and never complained. She had gratitude for having a job still. She worked full time because she didn't have a choice to work less at age of 79.Joyce didn't have the luxury to retire, because cancer costs you everything! My mother loved everyone without judgment, she was a kind, loving,jovial, happily smiling, fair, just and a giving soul that suffered terribly with breast cancer, bone cancer, lung cancer, severe osteoporosis,and atrial fibrillation. You all would never know it though cause she rarely talked about it. So, it's no wonder that she died of a blood clot in the brain on her kitchen floor in my arms due to all the medications and being worked full time. It's a shame. A crying shame. Life will not be the same now that she's gone. The world will be worse off for her death. She was like a ray of sunshine that is no more. I love you mama. Kimberly Ann

Mimi Curry-Romano

December 11, 2017

Larry and Kim,

So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a sweet woman with a heart of gold. Let your memories help lighten your heart and they will help you through the days to come. My heart and prayers go out to both of you.

Nancy Peck

December 10, 2017

Kim, Larry and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a good friend & coworker. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peggy Klippel

December 10, 2017

My sympathy goes out to your family, I worked with Joyce at Burlington and will always remember her happy bouncy way of working! RIP Joyce I am saddened by your passing

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