Joyce Y. (Egner) Smith

Joyce Y. Smith, 94, of Shiloh, Ohio died on June 13, 2021 at The Willows at Willard.  She was born on March 30, 1927, the daughter of Ben and Inez (Hunter) Egner.  Joyce was a member of the Hazel Grove Ladies Aid and the Red Hat Society.   She cherished family gatherings and enjoyed participating in the various nursing home activities. 

Joyce is survived by her children, Robert J. “Jym” Smith of Willard, Ohio, Roger (Donna) Smith of Greenwich, Ohio and Linda (Brian) Prater of Willard, Ohio; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Smith and siblings, Gertrude Nottke, Christine Grahl, Jeanne Hopkins, Phyllis Beilstein, Helen Snyder, Freeman Egner and Paul Egner. 

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Interment will take place at Edwards Grove Cemetery, Greenwich, Ohio.  If desired memorial donations may be directed to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to The Willows at Willard, Activities Department, 1050 Neal Zick Road, Willard, OH 44890.  Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be expressed by visiting, www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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