Joyce Ann Glazier, 87, of Byron, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 24th, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Richard Glazier, daughter Yvonne Branton (Donn), granddaughters Afton Heitzenrater (Jeffery) and Kari Isaac (Nicholas), grandson Chad Branton (Savannah) and the lights of her life, great-grandchildren Gemma and Finn Heitzenrater, Everlee and Delainey Isaac, Austin, Carter, and Brianna Branton. Joyce is also survived by her beloved brother-in-law Ronald Glazier and sister-in-laws Marian Partridge and Judy Glazier; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother Claribel Partridge Oltmann and father Lewis Partridge, brothers Lewis Partridge and Richard Partridge, sisters-in-law Loretta Glazier, Helen Partridge, and brother-in-law David Glazier.
Joyce was born March 5th, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of Genesee County. Joyce and Richard were high-school sweethearts and married April 6th, 1957. She started her career at Lapp Insulator in the billing department later working for GF Britt & Sons and L-Brooke farms as a bookkeeper as well as being a homemaker. Joyce also supported Richard in his business endeavors. She was a member of Byron Presbyterian Church, a former Girl Scout leader, and former member of Byron Garden Club. She enjoyed reading auto-biographies, bird-watching (especially hummingbirds), gardening, and nothing gave her more pleasure than spending time with family. Her humor, love, and unwavering support will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.
Friends may call on Monday from 11 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia, New York. Her funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday at Byron Presbyterian Church, 6293 West Main Street, Byron. She will be laid to rest in Byron Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the following charities that were close to Joyce’s heart, the Davis Phinney Foundation, P.O. Box 270948 Louisville, CO 80027 or via their website https://davisphinneyfoundation.org, the Rochester Ronald McDonald House, 333 Westmoreland Drive Rochester, NY 14620 or their website https://rmhcrochester.org or the Byron Rescue Squad P.O. Box 326, Byron, NY 14422.
To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
