Joyce E. Benedict

Joyce E. Benedict, age 87, of Penn Yan, New York passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018 at Geneva General Hospital. Joyce was born January 9, 1931 in Geneva, New York to the late Ruth (Bagshaw) and Arthur Clarke.

Joyce is survived by; son Timothy (Sharon Paulchel) Benedict; and daughter Laurie (Samir) Haj; granddaughter Brianne (Preston) Cook, grandsons Paul (Maygun) Butler, Patrick (Megen) Butler, and Zackery (Candace Shipman) Benedict, great grandchildren Natalie Shipman, Clark Guerringer, Alexander Cook, Maxson Cook and Gracelyn Butler; brothers Jack (Karen) Clarke, James Clarke and David (Sylvia) Clarke.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her husband Carlyle C. Benedict and brother Richard Clarke.

A memorial service for Joyce will be held Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Penn Yan United Methodist Church, 166 Main St., Penn Yan, New York 14527. An interment will occur at Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan, New York.

Contributions in Joyce's memory may be made to Penn Yan United Methodist Church, 166 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.townsendwoodfuneralchapel.com for the Benedict family.