Joyce Maxine Tanner

Age 58, of Millerton, PA, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Joyce was a loving mother, wife, and friend to many. Joyce is survived by her husband, Edward (Sonny) Tanner, two children; Vonda (Gilbert) Copley and Jonathan and Alice (Nybeck) Gilbert. one step-son, Edward Tanner II, five grandchildren; Oceana, Chance, Collin, Shawray and Alexander all of Millerton, PA, two brothers; John and Susan (Bolt) Wales and James and Belinda (Bell) Wales both of Millerton, PA, one sister; Jayne (Wales) and Rick Huber of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews and many other family and dear friends. Joyce was preceded by her father and mother, Maxwell H. and Mary H. (Lounsberry) Wales; sister, Judith (Wales) Harvey, and other aunts and uncles. Joyce was very devoted to her family and friends. Joyce was a graduate of Williamson High School, Paul Dean School of Cosmetology and Corning Community College. She worked as a hairdresser for many years. She also worked as a social worker forTioga County Human Services and as a drug and alcohol counselor at St. Joseph's Hospital. At Joyce's request, a public memorial service will be planned. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations in Joyce's name for the construction of a memorial pond and monument, which Joyce had always wanted, c/o Edward Tanner, 84 White Road, Millerton, PA 16936. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Jackson Summit Baptist Church, Route 328, Millerton, PA at 1:00 PM.Joyce asked that her ashes be scattered at her pond and at various places that were special to her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for her family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com