Joyce Ann Woodruff, 88, of Wooster passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Avenue.
She was born on December 9, 1936, in Wooster to Lloyd and Martha Sigler Grenert. On June 26, 1955, she married Donald Woodruff. He preceded her in death.
Joyce worked in a group home as an aide, Nursing Assistant at Wooster Community Hospital and was also a homemaker. Joyce loved her grandkids and doing puzzles.
She is survived by her children Shelly (Cecil) Summers of Fredericksburg, Sharon Woodruff of Canal Fulton and Scott Woodruff of Holmesville; grandchildren Adam Tankersley, Amber (Joe) Carter, Brian (Sarah) Tankersley, and Matthew (Elizabeth) Butterbaugh; great grandchildren Jacob Carter, Emily (Ryan) Weaver, Abigail Carter, Logan Carter, Chayse Tankersley, Morgan Tankersley, Conner Tankersley, Kenna Tankersley, Kassidi Tankersley, Kelsey Tankersley, and Everly Butterbaugh.
In addition to her husband Donald, she was preceded in death by her parents; son in laws Jerry Tankersley and Michael Butterbaugh.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
To Sharen, Shelly, Scott and families…. Your mom was a great person and one of the hardest working women I ever knew. We would often run into her at a restaurant or an outing where she could take the guys for a day out. Often Amber was helping her. She was so patient. We always admired her. Just thinking of you as you lay her to rest.
Some of your Woodruff cousins,
Keith and Jackie
Our sincere condolences…
We have many fond memories of Don and Joyce as our neighbors in Holmesville…. It seems the years pass so quickly… your family will always have a special place in our hearts…
Liz and Ruth Yoder
( Crist and Susie’s girls)
To Joyce’s family. My deepest sympathy on the loss of Joyce. I’m going to miss her too. I visited her last Tuesday, and was shocked to learn of her death on
Friday. I really enjoyed her company.
Evelyn Musselman
Shelly,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
– Tami
Joyce was one of my favorite preschool grandparents! She was dedicated to her grands and great grands and I remember these Peppermint kids! I’m so sorry to hear this news and sending peace and comfort for all! Sara Rostetter