Joyce M. Shoemaker, 83, of Cornwall, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at Cornwall Manor. She was the wife of the late Frederic Shoemaker.

Born in Cornwall, PA on May 24, 1942, Joyce was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Engle) Beard. She was a graduate of Cornwall High School and a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church. She worked for Boscov's for many years and loved dogs especially Yorkies.

Joyce is survived by two children, Frederic B. Shoemaker and Jody L. Shoemaker; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Dolores Miller; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers: Harold, Russell, Bernard, Charles, and Bill.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 126 S 9th St, Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment will follow at Covenant/Greenwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joyce's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The family welcomes your memories and messages in our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com