Joyce Barrett

Joyce C. Barrett, 89, of Wayne, PA, decided, along with God, that she was ready for the next adventure, (though we are sure she debated the timing, and who was really in charge). She was a woman who lived and died on her terms. Her amazing hospice nurse commented one day, "wow she is not following any of the rules". And we said, "Welcome to the Joyce show".

She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Lauren, and former husband Bud. Surviving to tell the tales and surely embellish are her children, Chip Barrett (Krissy), Patrice Sullivan (Jim), Mary Christina Ryan (Joe), Samantha McKinlay, Matt Barrett, Ben Barrett (Kim), and son like friend, Anthony Fred Calloway. Additionally, 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren have wonderful "Joycie" memories. Lastly, treasured friendships that spanned her life.

She went to college at Manhattanville, studied at the Sorbonne, married, had 7 easy perfect no headaches children, a career in real estate that she adored, and then, well then she got busy. As her nephew said, "she did more later in her life than most of us will do in our whole life". She traveled to multiple countries, and had varied experiences

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in her 70's she built a house with Habitat for Humanity. In her 80's she and a bestie from college rented an apartment in Paris for 2 weeks so they could eat croissants, drink coffee, and watch the world go by from their terrace. Chip said it best, "she had a curiosity for life".



Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 9-10 AM, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 104 S. Aberdeen Ave, Wayne, PA, and Mass following at 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers, give time and money to a charity of your choice.