Jeanne Marie Boyce, 89, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on December 21, 2020 at Conestoga View Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster. She was the loving wife Joseph Boyce who preceded her in death.
Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Harold and Marie (Drake) Bunn.
After graduating from high school, Jeanne spent much of her career as Administrative Secretary for the Federal Government in Philadelphia. She moved to Lancaster in 1980 to be closer to her grandchildren. She retired from Burle Industries Inc as an Administrative Secretary.
Jeanne was a member of Lancaster First Assembly of God where she sang in the choir and was involved with other functions at the church.
In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards, board games, spending time with her cats, bird watching and her adoring family.
She is survived her two sons, Thomas Sullivan (husband of Shirley) and Robert Sullivan (husband of Kathy) both of Lancaster. Grandchildren, Shawn Sullivan of Largo, FL, Trisha Sullivan of Strasburg, PA, S. Zachary Sullivan of Mountville, PA and two step-grandchildren, Scott Erb of Lancaster, KY, and Jennifer Lefever of East Petersburg, PA. Three great-grandchildren, eight step-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by a brother, George Bunn (husband of Connie) of Kannapolis, NC and a brother-in-law James Malone.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dottie Krum and Carol Malone and by a step-grandson Stephen Erb.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a virtual memorial service by Livestream at:
https://my.gather.app/remember/jeanne-boyce
on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Lancaster First Assembly of God, 1025 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. To leave an online condolence for the family or to view a recording of this memorial service which will be available to watch when convenient, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com
Sarah Stone
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carolyn Lohkemper
Thom and Bob, my sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a great lady and I always remember her laughter and her smile. When we were young, it was like an event when she arrived at our home for Thanksgiving. It was something I always looked forward to. I pray that she was greeted in Heaven by Joe and her sisters and that she is finally at peace. My prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.
Julie Brown
Sending my thoughts and prayers for you and your mother. So very sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Matt Reeder
I’m very sorry for you loss Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong
Diane Jackson Hastings
Jeanne was a member of Professional Secretaries Int’l. Together we had some great times. She was always a joy to be around. We shared our stories and laughed a lot. She will be missed.
Susan D. Schroeder
I just found out about Jeanne. I doubt you will remember me, but Jeanne was my secretary at Lancaster Social Services for about a year (’82ish) and a friend ever since – even though we did eventually lose track of each other while I was in Korea. I’m in Baltimore, MD now and check several obits each month. Sorry I wasn’t in time to join the memorial service. (We just had one for my mother and it was so nice that people from all over the world could join us.)
She was always able to make me laugh, not an easy task, and we both roared over some of Joe’s antics. even though they made her angry at the time. Later she could always see the humor. We had many good times at their home.