JOHNSONVILLE Joyce L. Wilkinson, 85, of Ottomine Way passed away Sunday August 21, 2022 at Eddy Geriatric Center. Born in Port Henry the daughter of the late Leon A. Davenport and Jessie (Madison) Murphy. She was educated in Troy and resided in the Troy area since 1941.
Mrs. Wilkinson married Lawrence J. Wilkinson Sr. in 1991. She worked in local shirt companies until 1980 and then at General Electric Silicone in Waterford until retirement in 1999.
Mrs. Wilkinson was a member of Hi Way Seniors Bowling League and Green Island Seniors Bowling League. She also enjoyed the Schaghticoke Hoosick Valley Seniors and their monthly bus trips. Joyce attended Christ United Methodist Church in Johnsonville and enjoyed the fellowship of the Women of Faith Bible Group. Being a Born-Again Christian, Joyce looked forward to the promises of her savior Jesus Christ.
Survivors in addition to her beloved husband include her brother Albert Davenport of Florida and Lee Richard and Gary Davenport of Clifton Park, David Davenport of California and Michael Davenport of Glens Falls. She is predeceased by her siblings, Linda C. Geren, Alice M. Dwyer, Allan and Raymond Davenport.
Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday prior to the funeral from 11 am – 1 pm.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 pm at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte.32), Waterford. Interment will follow in Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.