WOOSTER – Joyce Chenevey, 90 years of age, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Avenue at Wooster. She was born on May 21, 1929 in Wooster, OH to the late Albert and Belle (Girard) Schafer. Joyce graduated from Wooster High School in 1948 and married her high school sweetheart, Melvin Chenevey. He preceded her in death in 1999.
Joyce was a lifelong member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church where she was an active member of the Church Choir, past Grand Regent of Catholic Daughters of America, Court Wooster, past President of St. Mary School Parent-Teacher Association, and a volunteer with Wooster Women s Guild. Joyce and Mel were founding members of the Wooster Heart to Heart Group. Joyce was a very social person, loved parties, and a good game of euchre.
Joyce is survived by her children, Jeanne (Mike) Keenan of Westerville, OH, Victoria Chenevey of Long Beach, CA, Melvin Joseph (Carol) Chenevey of Wooster, Connie (Mitch) Wile of Venetia, PA, Paula (Art) Chenevey, of Wooster, and Mark Chenevey of Long Beach, CA; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren with one on the way; sisters Elaine (Bill) Forrer of Dalton, OH and Jacqueline Docherty Mintz of Ontario, Canada, and a brother Ronald Schafer of Wooster, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter Judy Mae, and sisters Corrine Elliott, Regina Knight, and Joan Schafer.
Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, a private family graveside service will be held at St. Mary s Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Joyce s life at a later date. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
The family extends their gratitude for the compassionate care of Joyce to Wayne Manor Assisted Living, Avenue at Wooster, and Ohio s LifeCare Hospice. Memorial contributions can be made to Ohio s LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH or St. Mary School Endowment Fund, 515 Beall Ave., Wooster, OH.
Memorial Contributions
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691 or St. Mary School Endowment Fund, 515 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691
Service
Celebrtion of Life at a later date
Visitation
No calling hours
Dear Chenevey Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Growing up with your family was a privilege and Joyce raised amazing children. You are so loved and precious to my own family. God bless and keep you.
Love you all,
Tokars
Sad to hear of Aunt Joyce’s passing. She always had a smile and was glad to see me. Bless you all.
So very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She has been a very dear friend for many, many years. I did get to visit her often when she was living at Smithville-Western. Sorry I didn’t get to visit her at The Avenue.
All of your family is in my thoughts and prayers, and now she is with her Melvin.
rest in peace
Your family is certainly in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering the good times back at St. Mary School with the PTO and sports activities. We accomplished some good events and always enjoyed the fellowship with your mom and dad. My God bring you all peace knowing they are together once again. Dick and Lea Ann
My deepest sympathies to your family. I was privileged to get to know both your parents while being a nurse to your dad…what a beautiful love story they had. I will never forget the kindness your mother always showed me I am private she’s to have known her.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Joyce was a wonderful lady who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. I’ve known Joyce my whole life. I loved talking with her whenever I would have a chance meeting. Thoughts and prayers are with the family ♥️
My sincere sympathies to the family. May your fond memories carry you all thru this difficult time.
Paula, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To Aunt Joyce’s entire family…Sorry to hear about her passing. Our prayers are with you all even though we can’t be with you. Cousin Carol
joyce was a salt of the earth woman who loved to laugh and plan adventures, small and large. she was our neighbor and friend when she lived on cher court. we had wonderful meals and talks. on one occasion I took her to her doctor after a fall and the whole time she was talking about what she was going to do once the broken part healed. she was a treasure and her love will bless her family and all her knew her forever.
I’m so sorry to read of the loss of Mrs. Chenevey. Please know that you are all in my prayers as you navigate this loss without the physical support of friends and family. She was always such a fun and welcoming mom, and she always had a smile waiting to bestow on anyone she encountered. Know that even though we cannot be there to express our sympathy, you don’t grieve alone. Hugs to all, Carla
As a kid you can never have enough Mom figures in your life to help you grow, learn and laugh. Mom Chenevey was a great one and for that I am blessed. My prayers for comfort Paula, my friend and college roommate, and to your family may the memories sustain your continued walk on this earth. May the Lord bless you and keep you!
As a resident at Wayne Manor Joyce became my friend. We shared good and sad times together . Joyce is not really gone she lives within my heart. She will live in your heart also as you share so many loving memories of her. God bless.
When I think of Joyce the following comes to mind:
energetic, kind, caring, and so much fun to be with
Enjoyed by all so much – she is missed but fondly remembered always
Sorry to here of your mom’s passing , Vickie, in my prayers.
Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know the happy memories you have will help you through this difficult time and all the years to come. Joyce lived life to the fullest. She had a smile for everyone.
Our deepest sympathy
Angelo and Betty Graziani
We send our thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time. I was blessed to know Joyce and the family for many years.
I met Aunt Joyce and Uncle Mel when I was just dating their nephew, Gale(57 yrs ago) and they were so friendly and loving and made me feel welcome to the Family. Aunt Joyce always looked beautiful and was full of joy and laughter. I will remember her at the 2019 Chenevey Reunion when almost all her Family came to celebrate her 90th Birthday.I can still see her tossing water balloons and wearing the pink boa I got her. She will be missed.RIP Aunt Joyce
I will always remember my grandmas perfume and the way she laughed! She will be greatly missed. Much love.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. As her case manager for a number of years(before Wayne Manor being reassigned) I was lucky to get to meet a very feisty, caring, loving woman. She loved her family and appreciated all that they did for her and provided to her. She appreciated each and every one of you for different things. I am very sorry for your loss.
Dear Jeanne and family, Your parents made me feel as if I was part of your family. I remember them as full of laughter, love, and fun. You did so much to make sure that your Mom was surrounded by love. As much as you’ll miss her, you can be sure that she was proud of every one of you. Your Mom made this world a better place. Love you!
To all of our Chenevey cousins…our thoughts and prayers go out to you all…Aunt Joyce was such a fun person to be around and she will be missed. We have wonderful memories to hold dear…and so glad for the wonderful birthday celebration at our last Chenevey reunion. We are so sorry for your loss. Love you all!
Jeannie, I am so sorry. It’s hard to lose your Mom. I know. Hugs
60 years ago, Mr and Mrs Chenevey were customers on my paper route. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with their children and them; both on my paper route and at St. Mary’s Church. The family was so happy and parents so kind. God bless the Chenevey family. Mrs Chenevey joins many of her dear friends and husband in Heaven.
I remember how Aunt Joyce always made me feel special, her great smile, fireworks at the house when we were kids. I am sorry for loss of you mother. Sending love and light.
I just found out about Aunt Joyce’s passing. I’ll be praying for your comfort and peace at this time and look forward to seeing you when that is possible. I loved Aunt Joyce, she was always so much fun. She lived a long life to 90 like her sister Gina, my mom. Today is 2 years since my mom’s passing. Now they are together again, in heaven!
I am very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of bringing Holy Communion to Joyce at SWCC. I enjoyed visiting with her and praying together. She always talked about her family and her love for all of you was very apparent. She was special.
So Sorry to hear of Aunt Joyce’s passing. We will miss her. We wish her family peace and blessings. Our unions will not be the same!!
Paula and Mark, you had a loving, kind & precious Mother. Many memories of St. Mary’s with your mom.
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Blessings to the whole family
The world will never be the same because of the beautiful difference one life has made.
She was so special and always made me feel like part of her family.
Sincere condolences to the family.