Joyce was preceded in death by her Parents, Allan and Astrid Abernathy, as well as her Brother Allan and Sister-in-law Shirley Abernathy.
Joyce was a graduate of Senn High school and Northern Illinois University. She then went on to pursue a Master's Degree from Xavier University.
Joyce began her teaching career at Ridge School in Arlington Heights, IL at the age of 21. She then went on to teach at Park/Westgate School in Arlington Heights until she retired in 1999.
After retiring, Joyce began her many travels. She traveled to 120 countries, 7 continents 3 times. She has gone glider soaring and skydiving among many other adventures.
When she wasn't traveling she enjoyed gardening, and was an avid reader.
Love, laugh and learn was her motto to live by.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Joyce that will be held at Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, Illinois on September 14th, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00pm with a service at 7:00 pm.
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