She was born, July 22, 1929, in Williamsport, PA to Harry and Anna Ranck. The eldest of six, she grew up in Elmira Heights, NY graduating from Thomas A. Edison High School and Cortland State Teachers College in Cortland, NY.
Joyce married her high school sweetheart, David Woods, after they both graduated from college and he completed Officers Candidate School in the Army in 1953. His first assignment was the Presidio at San Francisco, CA. They later divorced and she married Randle Grimes in 1960.
While living in California, she continued her education at the University of California at Berkley. She taught school in California and in 1968 she returned to New York State and completed her teaching career at Horseheads Middle School until retirement. She was a devoted, dedicated ninth grade history teacher.
Joyce is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Anna Ranck and brother, Richard Ranck. She is survived by her son, Colin Grimes (Tasha) of Louisana; 3 granddaughters (1 deceased) and 3 great grandsons. Brothers: Amos Ranck, Sisters, OR; Robert Ranck (Sue), Milford, NH; Terry Ranck (Carol) Van Couver, WA; sister, Jan Ibrahim, Las Vegas, NV and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Also, a very dear longtime best friend, Carol Taber, Horseheads, NY.
She was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church, Retired Teachers of Las Vegas and Teacher's Sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa.
Private prayers for the inurnment will be at Palm Eastern Cemetery, Las Vegas, NV, February 10, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, donations, in her name, can be made to Alzheimer's Research Assn., Reformation Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.
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