Joyce Fanaza

Joyce Ann Fanaza, age 86, went home to the Lord on August 8, 2025. She passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born and raised on a farm in Newton, West Virginia. She was born on March 15, 1939, to the late Lee and Nannie (Nester) Ellis.

She is fondly remembered by her daughter, Dee Dee (Rick) Sweeney; grandson and light of her life, Justin; son, Greg Fanaza; brother, Lane Ellis, sisters, Jean Brannon, Martha Ellis Cox, Judy DePue, Sheila Ellis Minardi; many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Ronda Mondell Smith and Virginia Kathryn; brothers, Delano, Roy, Kent, and Frank Ellis. She lived with anticipation of seeing the Lord’s Glorious face and being reunited with her loved ones.

With a passion for decorating, Joyce loved flowers, plants, arts and crafts. She was a member of Poland Village Baptist Church and played the piano for many years. She was a devoted Christian and had a strong faith. She loved people fiercely and couldn’t wait to spend time with friends and family, especially her precious grandson. She will be dearly missed by so many. Services will be held privately for her family.

Psalm 118:24 – This is the day the LORD hath made: We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is our Joy Bells.

2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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