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Wilma S. 'Shade' Joyner

May 31, 1927 — January 17, 2015

Wilma Shade Joyner 87, of North Fort Myers FL, formerly of Manchester and Colchester beloved wife of the late Walter H Joyner, passed away Sat. Jan.17, 2015 at Apple Rehab in Colchester with her children at her side. She was born on May 31, 1927 in San Diego, CA daughter of Marion and Katharine Wilcox) Shade. She grew up in West Hartford CT, graduated from Hall High School, and attended Hilliard College. She was a longtime member of Center Congregational Church in Manchester where she served as a deacon, was a member of the choir, Sacred Dance Choir, and was a past secretary for the Center Church Nursery School. She was also a member of Gilead Congregational Church in Hebron. She served on Manchester Hospital Auxiliary, Manchester Homemakers and was a Girl Scout Leader. She is survived by her three children, Christine M Joyner, Stephen D Joyner and wife Carol, and Penelope Shimchick and husband George; her six grandchildren Benjamin Kibbe and wife Kathy, Stephen M Joyner and wife Dawn, Dennis Joyner and wife Heather, Katie Barkasy and husband Joel, Eric and Gregory Shimchick, and eight great grandchildren Emily and Grace Kibbe, Hannah and Megan Joyner, Addison and Wyatt Joyner, Zephyr and Anora Barkasy. She was predeceased by her brothers Kiefer and William Shade. Family and friends are invited to calling hours Friday January 23, 2015 from 4-7pm at Watkins Funeral Home at 142 East Center Street Manchester, CT. A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 24 2015 at 11am at Gilead Congregational Church RT 85 Hebron CT. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers especially the staff at Apple Rehab, Colchester for their kindness and support. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gilead Congregational Church or a charity of the donor's choice. To sign the online register book go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com .

Visitation DetailsFriday, January 23rd, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsSaturday, January 24th, 2015 11:00am, Gilead Congregational Church
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