Joyce L (Metzger) Davis, of Lancaster, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on February 3, 2016. An Altoona, PA native she was the daughter of the late Charles & Gladys (Long) Metzger, and married for 29 years to the late Dean D. Davis of Altoona.
Joyce is survived by 2 daughters, Diane J. Davis (Debra J. Kilpatrick) of Essex Junction, VT and Beverly J. Parmer (Dale) of Millersville, as well as 2 granddaughters Devica and Deanna also of Vermont. Her sister Marjorie Ritchey of Altoona, PA and her brother Allen Metzger of Huntsville, AL also survive. She will be missed by her family including numerous nephews and nieces.
In addition to her husband, Joyce was pre-deceased by 2 sons, Douglas D. And Thomas D., and her brother Donald Metzger.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. at the Son Light Bible Church, 2503 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA with Pastor Michael Nolt officiating. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment in Greenwood cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family.
Michael Imler and Family
May God be with you all during this time.
Aunt Joyce is loved and will be missed.
Desiree Abernathy
Bev & Diane I loved your mother dearly, I helped care for her at the mennonite home. I always have her in my thoughts she truly made a mark in my life, i was looking for a way to contact her, I even went back to the nursing home and they told me she had left home. I’m so sorry for your lost and I’m so sad to find out she passed away 🙁 I really would have loved to see her one last time!
Christal Saffee
Bev & Diane, I have just heard of Joyce’s death on this earth. Your mother has been a cohesive force in our families’ lives, practicing forgiveness and acceptance. Her involvement in NAMI made a difference in other’s lives as well as her own family. I am so glad you drove her through Albany so I had the opportunity to know her better, in these last years. I will be praying for both of you. I pray God will bring you peace and joy . My true sincerest sympathy.
Love your cousin,
Christal
Donna Zvorsky
Oh Bev, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. My God keep you in the palm of His hand and give you comfort.
LeAnn Knight
To the pennsylvania girls, She will be missed every day! There is nothing on this earth that can replace a mothers unconditional love!!
Sheryl Field
Bev and Diane So sorry to hear of Aunt Joyce’s passing. It was a pleasure to reconnect with you. What a sweet lady, I’ll miss her visits to Altoona. I smile thinking of her when she’d come thru the door and not be tall enough of set off the open door sensor and the time we stayed out so late and she called to see when you girls were going to get back “home”. Hope she didn’t think I was a bad influence. HA! My prayer and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Let’s keep in touch Much love Sheryl
Babe Quintrall
I am sorry for the loss of your dear Joyce. May the “God of all comfort” embrace you and bring to your minds joyful memories. ( 2 Corinthians 1:3) You can find hope and comfort in the promises recorded for us at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:4, as well as Psalm 37:11,29. As you read these verses you will be encouraged by the wonderful future our Heavenly Father Jehovah has in store for us. All the best wishes for your family at this time.
Sheila Field Blackwood
I was so saddened to hear of Aunt Joyce’s passing but know she is in her Heavenly home and no longer struggling here on earth. She was a blessing to me and I always enjoyed getting her Christmas cards every year. I will miss them. Bev and Diane, I know you and Sheryl have some fun times together and I know Sheryl always enjoyed seeing Aunt Joyce. Sheryl would text or email me when y’all got together. My love to both of you. Know your mother is so much happier and back with Uncle Dean and her family who have also “gone on ahead”. My love and blessings to you.