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Joyce Ellen Wilt, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her home. She was born July 7, 1952, in Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Kenneth Eugene Pingley and Norma Jean Gibson Sutton. On November 28, 1987, she married Richard Wilt who survives. Also surviving are five children, Stephanie Wix and husband Daniel of Parkersburg, WV, Nathan Davis and wife Nicole of Buckhannon, Jonathan Davis of Crawford, WV and Heather Davis and Courtney Cunningham both of Rock Cave, WV; ten grandchildren, Tyler Davis of Buckhannon, Hope Wix of Parkersburg, Nathaniel Davis of Lakewood, OH, Haley Robinson and husband Trenton of Buckhannon, Gage Wix and wife Ally of Parkersburg, Kory Cunningham and wife Sarah and Jenna Anderegg and husband Cole all of Buckhannon, Jeremiah Thompson and Olivia Pingley both of Rock Cave and Gabrielle Davis of Crawford; six great grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Pingley and wife Carol of SC; one sister, Sharon Cronin of SC and her beloved dog Oreo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved dog, Toby. Joyce took pride in helping her children and grandchildren in any way she could, putting her own needs last. Her strong work ethic was and will be instilled in her family for generations to come. Joyce had a lovely smile and made connections with everyone. She never met a stranger. In honoring her wishes, Joyce will be cremated. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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