Obituary of Joyce A. Tyler

Brockport - Joyce A. Tyler

It is with great sorrow that we announce that Joyce Arlene (Pepper) Tyler, age 94, went to her heavenly home on October 22, 2025 at Elderwood of Lakeside in Brockport, New York.

She was born on August 9, 1931 in Penn Yan, New York to the late Philip and Bernice Pepper. She was raised a farm girl in the vineyards that are now a part of Keuka State Park. Joyce married Clarence Lawrence Tyler in 1955. She is survived by her three sons, Lynn (Sherry) Tyler of Fair Play, SC, Bill (Kim) Tyler of Harrisburg, NC, and Glenn (Melissa) Tyler of Medina, NY; and four grandchildren. Joyce also served as a foster parent to several children. She leaves behind numerous friends made over her long life.

Joyce's memories were filled with all the horses she tended and the parades, and riding lessons she gave children at her home and at neighborhood festivals. She was a 4H leader for many years. She loved gardening and kept a special photo album of her prized irises and lilacs to show anytime she had a visitor. She spent 40 years as a member of the Fox Den country music group, playing guitar and singing to her heart's content. For over 30 years, this group played for church services at Hilton East Assisted Living. Joyce used to say the Fox Den played for "the old folks" there (she was well in her 80's at the time). It was fitting that she spent two years in residence there herself before becoming more frail.

Lynn, Bill, and Glenn would like to extend special thanks to Nyla Gaylord, Amy Baker, Rodger Bartman, Jane Avery, and Kim (Angela) Saylor for all the joy they brought Joyce with their visits and continued support. Joyce will be greatly missed and remembered forever. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Harvey C. Noone American Legion, 6444 Buffalo Rd, Churchville, NY 14428 in honor of Joyce & Clarence Tyler or to Begin Again Horse Rescue, PO Box 28, Honeoye, NY 14471. (click on the Horse Rescue charity name to link directly to that donation site)

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Morton Baptist Church, 1152 Monroe Orleans County Line Road in Morton, New York. Visitation begins at 10:00 am, and the Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will be held privately in Creekside Cemetery in Churchville.