Joyce Collins, 81, of Butler, passed away, Wednesday February 1, 2023, following a brief illness, in the comfort of her home.
She was born May 29, 1941 in Butler, a daughter of the late Edgar McClafferty and Eleanor (Donahue) McClafferty.
Joyce was a 1960 graduate of Butler High School and was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, the Ladies of All Saints Parish, the yarn spinners and the prayer tree. She was a past member of the BMH auxiliary, had enjoyed crocheting, cross stitch, baking cookies and working jigsaw puzzles.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond L. Collins, her high school sweet heart whom she married August 4, 1962.
Her children: Laurie Confer, Sue (Jeff) Carr, Michael (Ana) Collins and Christopher (Mindy) Collins.
Grandchildren: Matthew (Kristina), Melissa (Joe), Megan, Selena (Will), Alex, Nick, Ethan and Sydney.
Great grandchildren: Sophie, Emma and Rosalie.
1 sister, Susan Moon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Carolyn, Shirley and Nancy; also 2 sons-in-law, Ronald Confer and David Brown.
Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, at 10:00 am, at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 North McKean Street, Butler. The Rev. Kevin Fazio to officiate. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Butler.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, please visit www.cancer.org