Livonia: April 8, 2017 at age 74 years. Predeceased by her parents Howard & Florence (Orman) Bailey and her sister Elaine Hoag. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Eugene Gleason; children, Susan Ison of Avon, Pamela (Jamie) Wheatcraft of Lima, and Carrie (William) Kumar of Brockport; grandchildren, Eric Birkedahl, Avery Kumar, and Adam Wheatcraft; siblings, Bruce (Beverly) Bailey, Linda Roberson, and Alan (Laurie) Bailey. Also survived by several nieces & nephews and many dear friends.
Friends may call on Friday, April 14th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Joyce’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 15th, at 11am at the Avon Wesleyan Church, 300 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414. Burial Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow at the passing of Joyce. May God grant you peace and comfort knowing she is with Him.
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time of great sadness.keep memories close,to your heart,and she will always be with you
I did not know Joyce well,but everyone says she was the nicest lady they knew.I know she could make a great pot of beans:) May she rest in peace with no more pain.We hope to make calling hours.To the family we are so sorry for your loss.Find comfort knowing God loves you! Nancy and Charlie Gullo
So sorry to hear of your loss of Joyce. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce has always been an example of selflessness and great courage. She will always be in my heart. She is now with our Lord and Savior, without limitations and with great joy. I am so grateful to have known her as my sister in Christ. To her family, you will be in my prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Aunt Joyce sweetest lady around She always had a smile on her face. No matter how she felt. The love she had for family was heaven sent. She loved God and it showed in all that she did. I will will miss her But knowing she’s in Heaven and I will see her again gives me great peace..
So sorry for your loss. Jeff and I will not be able to attend as we will be in Virginia attending my cousin’s service. My heart is with you all. Your mom was a rare gem.