Eleanor Joyce (Jamison) Hustey

Eleanor Joyce Jamison Hustey, Joyce Hustey, a longtime resident of Greenville, Pennsylvania, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2021, of natural causes. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Greenville.

Joyce was born January 26, 1932, in Greenville and was raised on her family farm in Jamestown, Pennsylvania. Joyce was educated in Jamestown and attended Jamestown High School. She received her undergraduate degree from Carnegie Technical School, now Carnegie Mellon University, and received her master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University.

Joyce is survived by her sister, Mary Helen Jamison Valesky; brother and wife, John Clark and Gail Jamison; son, John Jamison Hustey (Jamie) and former wife Kelda Kenessey; grandchildren, Sarah Grace Hustey and William Jamison Hustey; nephews, nieces, cousins and her many friends. All of whom she loved and touched deeply. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Donald Dickey and Sara Moreland Jamison.

Joyce was a county extension home economist, supporting Mercer and Beaver Counties, for over 30 years. She volunteered with many area organizations, including 4-H, The Salvation Army, Good Shepherd, and Greenville Area Public Library.

Joyce also loved to teach. She freely shared her knowledge of sewing, tatting, quilting, crocheting and most of all knitting. Her hands were rarely still. She taught young and old alike the art of knitting. She often knitted items for friends, family and neighbors. She enjoyed sharing the history and techniques of tatting, providing demonstrations for the Greenville Historical Society. She loved books, particularly reading mystery novels. She enjoyed travel and spending time with her many friends.

Arrangements are under the care of Wages & Sons Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, GA. Her wish was to be cremated, with final resting by her parents, in Park Lawn Cemetery. Her ashes will be scattered privately by family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Greenville Area Public Library, 330 Main Street, Greenville, PA 16125, Phone: (724) 588-5490 or The Good Shepherd Center, 35 S. Water Street, Greenville, PA 16125, Phone: be (724) 866-1340.