Born March 27, 1940, in Oklahoma City, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Florence (Anderson) Hughes.
Joyce was a 1958 graduate of Pine Grove High School in West Virginia. She was a member of New Life Christian Ministries in Saxonburg. Joyce was a dog lover, and spent a lot of time taking her three therapy dogs to local nursing homes, hospitals, and libraries. She loved to cook, and was admired by many for her ability to bake pies; especially pumpkin pie. She also had an extensive angel collection, and proudly displayed them on her tree that she kept up year round. Above all else, Joyce loved and adored her family, always putting everyone before herself.
She is survived by her husband of 67, Clyde Ott, whom she married on July 29, 1958; her son, Frank (Barbara) Ott, her daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Zehmisch, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, her brother, Robert Hughes, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Ott, two sisters and three brothers.
All services will be held privately per family wishes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate)
Arrangements entrusted to Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler PA 16001.
All who knew Joyce are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.