Livonia/Geneseo: Joyce A. Banker, Age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2024.
Joyce was born November 6, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Gertrude Klick. Joyce was predeceased by her parents and sisters Beverly Lewis and Peggy Klick. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, James M. Banker and their three children Belinda (John) Murphy, Robert (Lorie) Banker and James K. Banker; grandchildren Christopher Murphy, Emily Murphy, Elizabeth (Camden) Yull, Timothy (Denise) Banker, Nicole Banker, Jessie Banker and Karley Banker; and great grandsons Grayson Banker and Clark Banker.
Joyce graduated from Livonia High School in 1950 and is where she met her beloved husband James M. Banker. Following graduation, Joyce was employed by Gleason Works in Rochester, NY. Joyce and James (Jim) raised their three children Belinda, Robert and James K. on their dairy farm located on Triphammer Road in Geneseo, NY where they resided for 70 years.
Some of her favorite memories during those years were family camping vacations in Cape Cod Massachusetts, holiday gatherings with family around the dining room table and worshiping and singing in the choir at Lakeville United Church of Christ. Joyce also enjoyed teaching 4H, sewing, reading, canning and freezing produce, having tea on the front porch with friends, participating in the Livonia Eastern Star Chapter and encouraging her children and grandchildren.
In 2022, Joyce and her husband Jim moved to Wildbriar Estates in Livonia, NY where they enjoyed engaging with new friends and participating in Wildbriar community activities.
Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed.
The family extends a warm and gracious thank you to the staff at Livingston County Nursing Home in Mt, Morris, NY for their love and care given to her for the past two and a half months.
Family and friends may call at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 PM followed by a memorial service at 12 PM. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Genesee Country Christian School, 4120 Long Point Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory or condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
So sad for y’all. She was a sweet person. I didn’t realize just how much we had in common. She leaves a legacy in her beautiful children and grandchildren. I pray peace for y’all during this incredibly difficult time.
From Sheila Cook:
To Jim and family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a very “Special “woman. I knew her thru
her son Jimmy but got to know her and Jim when they came to
Wildbriar Estates. I will miss her terribly, I loved her visits and her beautiful smile. Prayers to Jim and all the family for their loss. I know she touched my heart.
RIP beautiful lady
Joyce always had a smile on her face and was so friendly. Condolences to Jim, her kids and grandkids.
So sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was always gracious and a friend to many.
What a great lady. My sincere condolences to the Banker family.
Dear Jim and Family,
I’ll always remembers Joyce’s beautiful, friendly smile. Her whole being beamed! I have many memories of her as I was growing up at LUCC in Lakeville. My sincere condolences to you all. May she RIP.
Love, Judy Long
Murphy / Banker family,We are so very sorry for your loss
Dearest Jim and Family,
Joyce was the hub of this wonderful family. She will be greatly missed by all she touched!Best,
Rusty Ehmann
So sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful lady – I have many fond memories of her from church as I was growing up. May happy memories of good times together with her sustain you all at this time of loss.
My sincere condolences and love to the entire Banker familily. ????
Phillip Bracchi
Thoughts to surviving Family Members
My prayers and thoughts are with uou sll….. may she rest in peace??
Jim and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Joyce . She was a wonderful woman. We saw her at a church dinner and she was friendly and kind person with a big smile. She always was. We pray for comfort and peace and many memories of her ! She’s in all your hearts !Peace
Howard and Eleanor Sexton