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Joyce W. (Wilkerson) Carey

September 28, 1943 — June 27, 2025

Wilmington

Joyce W. (Wilkerson) Carey, age 81, of Wilmington, a beloved wife, and mother, passed away at home on Friday, June 27, 2025.

She was a devoted wife, mother of three, and homemaker. She was a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She was a faithful Christian and member of One in Christ Community Church in Hockessin.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James M. Carey; her three children, Michele Munch (David Munch), Ronald Carey (Cindy Carey), Sandra Sparks (Michael Sparks); and her four grandchildren, Bryce Carey, Hannah Munch, Carl Munch, and Sarah Carey.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 2:00pm at One in Christ Community Church, 2145 Graves Road, Hockessin, Delaware 19707.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 1:00pm in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, Delaware where a time of visitation for family and friends will begin at Noon. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Milton.

Online condolences can be share to the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com

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Visitation

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Burial

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

2:15 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Odd Fellows Cemetery

Milton, DE 19968

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Memorial Service

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

One in Christ Community Church

2145 Graves Road, Hockessin, DE 19707

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