Joyce was born to Ralph and Veda Wells at March Air Force Base, she was a longtime employee at St. Elizabeth Hospital and a volunteer firefighter at Harrison Township Fire Department, Station 4.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters; Kathy Oakley and Peggy Myers, as well as her second husband Earl Ehrhart.
She is survived by her brother Ralph “Butch” Wells, her daughter Shannon Mescher and son William (Rebecca) Champion. She adored her grandchildren, Allison (Eric) Butler, Abigail Mescher, Steven (Jenna) Champion, Megan Champion, Liam Champion, David Champion, and Sam Champion. Holding dearest to her heart were her great grandchildren Luca and Theo Butler.
Joyce’s Memorial Visitation is planned for October 27th, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. Entombment will be private and by family invitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton or St. Anthony’s School, in Dayton. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobias-fh.com for the Ehrhart family.
