Joyce M. Weigel died April 21, 2023 in Hadley, MA.  She was born in Forest Glen, Maryland in 1929 and was active in numerous organizations throughout her youth.  She was a past Queen of Job’s Daughters, a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, and a treasurer of her class at American University where she graduated with a B.A. in psychology.  Joy married Charlie who predeceased her in 1996; they had two children, Cynthia and Miles, and four grandchildren.

Joy loved to travel with Charlie and later with each of her grandchildren (Michael, Alicia, Max and Sarah), visiting over 35 countries.  She was active in her church, serving as an Elder in the Kennett Square, PA Presbyterian church and, together with Charlie, as a leader of the Senior Youth fellowship for four years.  Joy was known for Ikebana flower arranging, making beautiful, unique arrangements for the Westminster Presbyterian church for a number of years.  She loved music, theater, bridge, gourmet cooking and being with family and friends.

Joy was a volunteer for her local Hospital Auxiliary, offering comfort and information.  She was one of the founders of Encore, a resale shop for the Chester County Hospital, where she was its first manager for eight plus years.  Later she helped start and was chairman for over twenty years of the Westminster Church’s Thrift Shop.    She was a Lifelong Learner, enjoying courses at the University of Delaware and always willing to try something new even into her nineties when she participated in a choir and a play. 

We all will miss her joyful spirit, confidence and determination.  She is survived by her children and their spouses, Karl and Char, her grandchildren and Sarah’s spouse, Robert, nieces and their families. 

Services will be held for immediate family and friends. 

Donations may be made to the Center Church of South Hadley, One Church Street, South Hadley, MA 01075 or to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.