Joyce J. Taylor

Joyce J. Taylor, 78, of Arthurdale, WV, died on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. She was born July 21, 1942, in Bobtown, PA, and later lived in Bald Hill, PA. She attended Bobtown Grade School and Mapletown High School graduating in 1960. Joyce worked for WVU in Morgantown and Parkersburg, WV. After retirement, she worked for Hospice Care in Arthurdale, WV. Joyce enjoyed crafts and crocheting. She was a friend to those around her and wanted, thru her hospice work, to help improve the welfare of others. Joyce married Paul H. Taylor on August 12, 1972. Their union remained for 32 years until Paul's death in February of 2005. Together they lived in Kingwood, WV, for a short period, moving to Lubeck, WV for Paul's work. After his retirement, they moved to Arthurdale in 1991. Joyce is survived by her stepdaughter, Nancy Taylor Brugh, and husband Kone, their children, Emily Brugh Allen and husband Ray, Blair Brugh, grandson Eli Allen and several cousins on her mother and father's side of the family. In addition to her husband, Paul, Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline Pierce Wrick and Frank Wrick; siblings, Thelma Wrick Pollak and Charles L. Wrick and stepson Timothy Taylor. Also preceded in death by the children of Thelma Wrick Pollak. Special thanks to Nancy Taylor Brugh, Ike, and John Jeffrey for their help and care during her illnesses. Also, special thanks to her Goshen Baptist Church family for their prayers and help. They all sacrificed time with family to help and for her. Joyce's family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home from 10 AM until the time of services at noon with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA. Please consider a donation in memory of Joyce to the WVU Cancer Institute, Cancer Research. Donations can be made online or by mail to the WVU Foundation, One Waterfront Place, 7th Floor, PO Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507-1650. Burial 05/26/2021 Funeral Service 05/26/2021 12:00 PM Visitation 05/26/2021 10:00 AM 12:00 PM