Joyce Ann Foley

December 20, 1937 - January 6, 2018

Joyce Ann Foley Age 80, of Park Falls, died on Saturday January 6, 2018 at Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls. She was born on December 20, 1937 in Park Falls, the daughter of Elmer and LaVerne (Engstrom) Hoefferle. Joyce graduated from Park Falls High School in 1955. On April 15, 1961 she married James Foley in Park Falls. Joyce worked for many years at Flambeau Hospital as an X-ray and lab technician, CNA, Ward Clerk, and EMT. She was very active in St. Anthony's Catholic Church Parish, serving as Eucharistic Minister, with Catholic Daughters, the Funeral Choir, and teaching CCD.  Joyce was a Girl Scout Leader, and enjoyed both knitting and sewing.  Her biggest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by: Her husband James of Park Falls (5)children: Karen (Joe) Haegerl of Park Falls Linda Foley of Coon Rapids, MN Lauri (Don) Zalewski of Stevens Point Elmer (Jeanie) Foley of Madison Billy (Julie) Foley of Huntington Beach, CA Amy Foley (daughter-in-law) of Cottage Grove (17)grandchildren, (8)great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and LaVerne Hoefferle, her son James (Jimmy) Jr., her grandson Christopher Foley, and her sister Beverly Tapplin. A memorial service will be held 11:00am on Saturday January 13, 2018 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Park Falls. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara will officiate. A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until the hour of the service. Internment will take place at a later date at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Anthony's Catholic Church would be appreciated.