Joyce E. Fontenoy, 64

| August 3, 2011 7:00 PM

Joyce E. Fontenoy, 64, passed away from progressive supranuclear palsy on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at her Marion residence.

Joyce was born March 12, 1947, in Rock Island, Ill., the daughter of Leonard and Lil (Witt) Fox. Joyce grew up in Milan, Ill., and graduated from Rock Island High School.

She married Thomas E. Fontenoy in Milan, in 1963. Joyce worked as a florist where she owned and operated Milan Flower Shop in Milan.

Joyce had been active in the Milan Women’s Club, Girls’ softball, and the Sherrard Booster Club. She enjoyed gardening and her family.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lil Fox; brothers, Jerry Fox, Ron, Larry and Jim Fox.

Joyce is survived by her husband, of 48 years, Thomas E. Fontenoy; children, Linda Welch and Peggy Goodrich; brother, Art Fox, of Moline, Ill.; five grandchildren, Trent, Mackenna and Trey Goodrich, and Clare and Audra Joyce Welch.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, at the First Presbyterian Church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901.

Friends are encouraged to visit the website, www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolence for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.