Lyndonville — Joyce Dean (Walton) Beatenbough, age 95, passed away January 4, 2025 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia after a brief illness. She was born May 23, 1929 in Laurel, MS to the late Clarence and Edna (Williams) Walton.

Joyce was a creative person who enjoyed exploring new experiences and activities throughout her life. She sewed, spun yarn, and wove many beautiful things. She drew, painted and made pottery. She loved classical music. She collected and refinished antique furniture. She entertained friends, explored new recipes and wine and played Bridge. She and her late husband, Paul, traveled the world sightseeing, birdwatching and experiencing concerts and the theater. But she most enjoyed being at home with her gardens, her cats, her books and the Lake.

Joyce was a member of the Tuesday Club, Weavers Guild of Rochester and longtime Master Gardner. She and Paul were both members of Countyline Country Church.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Paul on July 9, 2024,  and siblings Clarence Eugene Walton and Marjorie Earl Owens.

Joyce is survived by her children, Deborah Joyce (G. Ronald Payne) Beatenbough, David Walton Beatenbough.

There will be no formal service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Save a Pet,  P.O. Box 114, Newfane, NY 14108, Hospice of Orleans , 14080 Route 31, Albion, NY 14411, Lee Whedon Memorial Library , 620 West Ave, Medina, NY 14103, or  County Line Country Church,  P.O. Box 202 Barker, NY 14012

Joyce's arrangements have been entrusted to the Cooper Funeral Home,  215 West Center St., Medina, NY 14103.

To share a special memory of Joyce, visit:  www.cooperfuneralhome.com.