Obituary of Joyce A. Bailey

Joyce Ann Bailey (nee Nagle), 83, of Roxborough, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 28, 2025. 

Joyce was born on January 8, 1942, in Ashley, Pennsylvania, to Caroline (nee Marcovitch) and  Joseph Nagle. She was only 2 pounds when she was born, at home, in a snowstorm, and surprised all  that she survived the night. She remained a survivor until her passing. She graduated, in 1960, from  Roxborough High School.  

Joyce was a devoted and loving mother to Susan Lowery, and her favorite son-in-law, Ed. She also  treasured her grandmother title as “Mom-Mom Daisy” to three grandsons, Edward III (Alison), Bradley  (Rachel Stowell), and Kyle (Bridget), and her great-grandson, Thomas. She is also survived by many  cousins, nieces and nephews as well as long-time friends, Lucy Woeltje and Marie Dunne.  

Joyce loved her family and friends dearly and never forgot a birthday or, an occasion, always  sending a card with her signature stickers adorned on the envelope, so you knew who it was sent from  before opening it. Over the years, she worked at Augsburg-Fortress, ERCI, Seven-Up Company, and  Andorra Woods. She was a bowler and part of a weekly women’s group, “The Monday Nighters,” with her  long-time friend, Lois Michael, where they would make crafts for the church bazaars. She also crocheted  many blanket for family and friends throughout the years. Once her grandsons came along, she loved  watching them play their many sports and would always be there to cheer them on. One of her favorite  ways to spend her time was traveling to the Jersey Shore with family and beach buddies, Beverly Lowery  and Herb Snyder. And, of course, we can’t forget her soap operas, Days of Our Lives and General Hospital  and those who knew her, did not call her during those times.  

She was known for her warm smile and loving heart and will be sorely missed but she will live on  in the hearts of those who loved her. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to the American Macular  Degeneration Foundation at www.macular.org, or to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at www.curealz.org.