Joyce Kay Moore

Joyce Kay Schmierer Moore - December 13, 1943 - January 13, 2024.

Joyce Kay was a lifelong resident of Milton, Delaware. Shortly after graduating from Milton High School in the class of 1961, she married and started her family. While driving a school bus for many years, she received her master’s degree in psychology.

She was dedicated to her field and worked until her retirement as a psychiatric social worker for the State of Delaware.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Dorothy Schmierer; her son, Charles "Chuck" E. Moore Jr. and his wife, Ruth; and granddaughter, Megan M. Moore.

Joyce Kay is survived by her son, Danny Moore (Judy), son, Richard J. Moore (Denise), daughter, Delema "Teet" Sharp; grandsons, Christopher L. Moore (Ashley), R.J. Moore (Ashley), Billy Turner Jr. (Kelly) and Chaz Moore; granddaughter, Madison Moore; great granddaughters; Katelynn Moore and Zoey Turner; great grandsons; Jackson Moore, Croix Moore, Cody, Jaxson and Bryce Turner; and sister, Norlyn F. Ritter.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Milton (Broadkiln) VFW Post 6984, 1000 Atlantic Avenue, Milton, Delaware.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent her memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, Ok 73123 or Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037.

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, Delaware.

Online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com