Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Joyce S. Wheaton, 88

Wellsville, NY -- Joyce S. Wheaton, 88, of South Drive, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was bornOctober 20, 1935, in Pikeville, NY the daughter of the late Clayton and Ella (Gordon) Greene. On August 6, 1955, in Andover, she married Douglas J. Wheaton who predeceased her in 2003.

Joyce was raised in Pikeville and was a 1953 graduate of Wellsville High School. She was first employed at J.J. Newberry’sand for DoctoRockwellShe then began her 40-year career with C. E. Air Preheater Company and retired as aProposal Engineer. She was a charter member of the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corpsa member of the Exchange Club, the Scio Senior Citizens, the Jones Memorial Hospital Evergreen Twig, and TRIAD. She was a Sunday School teacher for the Christian Temple, a volunteer for the Hospital Auxiliary and Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by daughter, Kimberley Wheaton of Wellsville, a sister, Kathleen (Dennis) Weimer of Fort Myers Beach, FL, two grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, James Wheaton; two sisters, Evelyn Folts and Lois Wheaton; and brother, William Greene. 

A Graveside Service and memorial is being planned for a later date. The burial will be in Hallsport Union Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895, Jones Memorial Auxiliary, 191 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895, or any charity of the donor’s choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

10 comments:

  1. Kim, my condolences for your loss. Your mom was a very special person. I will miss her humor and insurance questions 😃. Hugs and prayers.

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  2. Kim, your mom was a special friend to me we met when I used to walk in her neighborhood. Then she came into where I worked and we used to talk . What am amazing person. She will be missed and I know is loved by many including me.

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  3. Kim I am so sorry . Your mom was a great lady and will be missed.

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  4. Our Dad, Burton Daily, enjoyed working with Joyce in the good ol' days at Air Preheater. May she rest in peace.

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  5. May Joyce rest in peace. Our Dad, Burton Daily, enjoyed working with her in the good old days at Air Preheater.

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  6. I remember her fondly from church. So sorry for your loss Kim

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  7. Kim there is so much history with the Wheaton and the Shines. Good memories ❤️I’m so sorry you have to go through this. Sending my love.

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  8. Kim, your mom was a wonderful lady, always enjoyed her smile, and our conversations. She will be missed. 🤍

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  9. So sorry Kim, I really enjoyed knowing your Mom. She was a wonderful lady. Prayers for ypu.

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  10. Dawn(Harder)OrdwayJune 4, 2024 at 9:17 PM

    Kim, Your mom was a great lady with a great sense of humor. I really enjoyed talking with her and visiting about mutual friends. She was a really sweet lady. Just know that she will be in the hearts of so many people. Love you’

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