Joyce E. Rewerts
April 11, 1954 ~ February 5, 2017
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Joyce E. Rewerts, 62, of Reno (formerly of Stout, Iowa), passed away at 4:16 p.m. at the home of her niece, Tenisha Martin (who cared for her) on February 5th. Born in Franklin on April 11, 1954, Joyce was the daughter of the late Frederick Virgil and Lillian May Oakes Martin Black Updyke.Joyce earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She was a Vietnam Era Air Force Veteran, having served from April 14, 1972 until March 19, 1976. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a Customers Service Representative. Joyce had an interest in books and enjoyed reading. She also enjoyed researching genealogy and family history.Joyce is survived by her sons, Lance E. Rewerts of Oregon and Joshua E. Rewerts of Iowa. She is additionally survived by her brothers, Clayton Black and Leland Black and his wife, Jesse, all of Pennsylvania; and her sisters, Marjorie Martin-Reese, Ann Blair, both of Pennsylvania, Dianna Black, of Texas, and Anna Goetsch and her husband, Shane, of Iowa. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, Frederick Martin and Lillian Updyke, Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Annetta Martin Flanary; and her step-father, George Updyke.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, in Franklin, on Friday, February 10th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home following visitation, with Pastor Randy Kightlinger, Venango VNA Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Joyce,l your life was cut to short,I will miss your smiles and how you laughed, The fun we always had going to haunted houses on Halloween and pizza afterwards, detasseling corn ,then swimming after a hot day of work to cool off. Playing volleyball or cards, you were always fun to be around. now you are in the arms of the Lord and have angel wings. May our Lord watch over you always… Love always Tess
As young women, we shared mothering concerns, helping juggle work, and school activities. There were rented movies, board games, frozen pizzas, and yard volleyball games followed by Koolaid on the deck. As empty-nesters, a spur-of-the-moment phone call could result in a road-trip for pie, a movie, or a drawn-out game of Scrabble. Later when I moved to another area of Iowa, visits back were always greeted with open hospitality. I am glad to have had Joyce’s friendship over many years, and know she will be missed. Rest in peace, but please grace heaven with your humor! Bonny Hall, Iowa friend
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sometimes the sting of death can be overwhelming. Please remember that Our Heavenly Father knows your disquieting thoughts. His words can bring us great comfort. At Isaiah 41:10 it says…”Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you by my right hand of righteousness.”
So saddened to read that Joyce has passed away….I thought of her often but never even knew how or where she was…though I found her on Facebook once a month or so ago but it was not her. I am so sorry for the families loss…….hugs to all. Blessings. Connie (Feely) Morrison
I woud like to thank everyone for the comments. She just didnt know how much she was loved.
Thank you again