Joyce E. Godfrey, 87, of Pennellville, NY, passed away

peacefully on Wednesday November 8, 2017 surrounded

by her loving family. Born in Phoenix, NY to her late parents,

Julia Olive (Teachout) and Asa G. Candee on Dec. 14, 1929.

She grew up in Pennellville, NY and is a graduate of Phoenix

High School, class of 1948. She was employed by Miller

Brewing Co., Volney, NY.


Joyce was an active member of Pennellville United Methodist

Church, serving as Trustee, Merry’s Stitchers, and other

church activities. Among many other interests, Joyce

was a member of the Red Hat Society. Most importantly,

she loved spending time with her family and friends.


Predeceased by her son James in 2017; her brothers Lynn,

Wilson, and Milton.


Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John

C. Godfrey; her son David Godfrey (Marianne Gillette);

her daughter Karen (Henry) Fuller all of Pennellville; her

grandchildren Dana Godfrey (Matthew Brophy), Gregory

Reynolds (Danielle Szulanski), Daimon (Valarie)

Oberholtzer, and Danielle Oberholtzer; three great-grand

children; her daughter-in-law Tonya Godfrey of Tully; her

brother Irving Candee of Baldwinsville; her sister Marjorie

(Bill) Godfrey of Pennellville; several nieces, nephews,

and cousins.


Calling hours are on Monday Nov. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at

the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main

St., Phoenix, NY. A Funeral Service in celebration of Joyce’s

life will be held on Tuesday Nov. 14, at 12 noon in the

Pennellville United Methodist Church, 385 Co. Rt. 54,

Pennellville, with the Rev. Jeff Hodge officiating. Burial

to follow in Pennellville Cemetery on Co. Rt. 54, Pennellville.


Contributions in Joyce’s memory may be made to Oswego

County Humane Society, 29 W. Seneca St., Oswego, NY

13126 or Pennellville United Methodist Church.