Obituary of Schultz Monell Joyce Elaine Schultz Monell A resident of Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Medina, N.Y. was taken to the Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 following a long illness and most recent battle with cancer.
Joyce was born February 27, 1945 in Lockport, NY daughter to the late Norman w. and Sylvia M. (Hendricks) Schultz.
She was a life-long resident of Medina, a graduate of the class of l963 and she was employed at Blissett's Specialty Store and she later worked as a secretary at Royalton-Hartland Central School.
She is survived by her former husband, James R. Monell. Upon child-rearing Joyce was a stay at home mother to three loving children surviving are Thomas Monell of Medina, Kimberly Monell Schroeder of Medina, Kristine (Randy) Monell Vakiener of Florida and a special daughter-in-law Michele Stone Monell.
Joyce's grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Surviving include 8 grandchildren Lacy (William) Gray, Kevin (Brandi) Monell, Cory Monell, Anthony Monell, Michael T. Schroeder, Nicholas Schroeder, Kassidy Vakiener, Austin Vakiiener and four great grandchildren Logan Gray, Lex Gray, Liam Regling, Sophia Monell. Joyce is survivied by a loving and caring sister Eleanor (Lowell) Davis including nieces, predeceased by niece Jennifer Davis Lonnen.
Also surviving is one brother-in-law Jack (Sue) Monell including nephew and nieces.
She was predeceased by father and mother-in-law Ronald and Eleanor Monell.
The family will receive friends and relatives during calling hours at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 4PM to 7 PM.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1212 West Avenue., Medina, NY with the Rev. Peter Lindemann officiating on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11AM.
Burial will be in Royalton Mt. Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of Orleans County.
Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.