Joyce Mary Wentz, 60, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2011, after an automobile accident.
Joyce was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late John and Elizabeth Scanlon. She was a member and the parish administrator of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Abingdon for over 12 years. She loved walking on the Virginia Creeper Trail, bird watching and reading.
Joyce is survived by her daughter Ashley Wentz and her fianc�©e, Ali Jaddua of San Antonio, TX; five brothers: Jack Scanlon of Pittsburgh, PA; Mike Scanlon and his wife Cindy of Redwood City, CA; Tom Scanlon and his wife Linda of Pittsburgh, PA; David Scanlon of Norwood, MA; and Regis Scanlon and his wife Paula of Pittsburgh, PA; a sister, Mary Cummings and her husband Mike of Washington, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 3:30 PM at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 124 East Main Street, Abingdon, Virginia 24210, with the Rev. Dr. Craig Wylie officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the church social hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
The family of Joyce Mary Wentz is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, Virginia 24210 (276) 623-2700.