Joyce Hoerz died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 30, 2024 after a short illness. She loved deeply and was loved immensely by all who were fortunate enough to call her a sister, mother, nana, aunt, friend, or colleague.
Joyce was born and raised in Middleburgh and would spend the majority of her life living and raising a family in the town she adored so much. Joyce lived life with a full heart but always had room for more. She worked at the Department of Tax & Finance for 38 years making many lifelong friendships that continued well into her retirement. Joyce was always ready for an adventure which she began right on time, with a smile on her face, and usually behind the wheel going just slightly faster than the posted speed limit. Joyce will be most remembered for her jaunts with the sisters, her compassion and care for her family, being a superhero to her sons, a supportive mother-in-law, the world’s best nana, and for being our kingpin.
She was predeceased by her parents: Brendan and Edith Jones and her mother-in-law: Eleanor Spencer. Joyce is survived by the three loves of her life, her sisters: Carol (Frank) Fuchs, Brenda Jones and Maureen Taikowski; her two sons and daughters-in-law: Tyler and Lisa Hoerz and Adam and Erica Hoerz; the greatest joys of her life, her grandsons: Cooper and Chase Hoerz; her father-in-law: James Spencer; her brothers and sisters-in-law: Stephen and Vicki Hoerz, Kim Smith, Alan Spencer and Lane and Brenda Spencer; her nieces and nephews: Michael Fuchs (Lindsey), Joshua Hoerz (Sierra), Benjamin Smith (Marjaana), Emilie Smith (Kyle), Ryan Smith, Nichole Gallagher (Josh), Michelle Bickford (Andrew), Jimmy Smith, and the family of Chris and Sarah Lloyd.
Never one to make a fuss, Joyce wished for a private interment. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Peter’s hospital for the tremendous care they provided to her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society, however, the best way to honor Joyce is to be selfless, compassionate, and kind.
Please visit www.coltrainfuneralhome.com to share online condolences with Joyce’s family.
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