Obituary of Joyce L. Beck

Joyce L Hughes Beck passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Oil City. She had been a resident there for the past twelve years. She was formerly of Pleasantville. Joyce was born July, 13, 1934 in Harborcreek. She was the daughter of the late H. Merrill Hughes and Dorothy Beebe Hughes. She was married to Frank N. Beck who preceded her in death. Mrs. Beck was a graduate of Pleasantville High School in 1952, and went on to graduate from the Louisiana School of America in 1954. She retired to Pleasantville were she was employed by the United States Postal Service for 20 years. She retired in 1992, as Post Master. She was a member of the Pleasantville United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She also sang with the singing group Sweet Adeline’s. Mrs. Beck is survived by her son, Brent N. Beck and family; one brother, Merrill Hughes and wife Gladys of Media; a sister, Charlotte F. Ewer of Erie; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Brain L. Beck; a brother, Boyd Hughes; and a sister, Jean Crider. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville on Sunday from 1 to 2 PM with the service to follow conducted by Rev. Donald Russell pastor of the Pleasantville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. FLOWERS