Joyce M Pearce
February 28, 1943 ~ September 2, 2023
Born in: Olean, New York
Joyce M. Pearce, 80, of Franklin passed away with her family by her side on September 2, 2023 at the Caring Place.
Born on February 28, 1943, in Olean, NY she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Coleman) Bishop.
On August 3, 1968, she married the love of her life, Keith Pearce who survives.
Joyce loved working with children, and worked as a teacher for over 40 years. She began her career as a third grade teacher at Elba Central School in Elba, NY before settling in Franklin, PA where she taught third and fourth grade at Christian Life Academy in Seneca, PA for 28 years, retiring in 2013 at the age of 70.
She was an active church member at both Community Chapel and The Crossing Free Methodist Church of Franklin, serving as youth leader, Sunday School teacher, organist and board secretary. She also enjoyed cake decorating for her family and friends, playing games and reading.
Left to cherish her memory along with her husband is her daughter Kimberly Roberts and her husband, Jeffrey of Mars; her son Brian Pearce of Franklin; her grandchildren, Rebecca and Nathaniel Roberts both of Mars; and many nieces and nephews. Also, her lifelong friend and former college roommate Mary Margaret Hyde.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her half brothers, Elmer Coleman and Fred, John, Stanley, and Thurman Bishop.
A gathering of friends and family will be on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral services for Joyce will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the funeral home at 2 pm with J. Ed Shreffler, II, pastor of The Crossing Free Methodist Church of Franklin, officiating.
Joyce will be laid to rest at Brandon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Joyce's name to Christian Life Academy, 3973 PA-257, Seneca, PA 16346.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Joyce's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com
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Late night studying in college, to late night calls after both our retirements, we still laughed at our shared memories. We traveled together and shared secrets. Joyce was my dearest friend. We will meet again and continue our friendship. Until then, rest in peace.
Dear Brian and Kimberley and Mr. Pearce , we were saddened to hear about your mom. She was an absolutely wonderful woman. She taught our son Josh at CLA. She and I would bump into each other over the years. I remember seeing her in the hospital when she had cellulitis. Even then, she was so sweet and uncomplaining. Always so loving and kind. We are praying for you. Jerry and Judy Feehan
Joyce was my youth leader at Community Chapel in Franklin. She would have the best get togethers for the youth at her house and I remember how much fun we had playing games. We all loved her pizza burgers too. She loves the Lord.
It was a privilege to know Joyce. She was a dear, dear friend who will be sadly missed. She left this world entirely too soon but we know she’s now with the Lord in Heaven. Our loss, Heaven’s gain. One day we’ll meet again —
Beth Rossey, Deb Rossey
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, Brian