Obituary of Joyce Parkhurst

Joyce Parkhurst, 75, of Fulton passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born in Oswego on August 21, 1948 to Herbert and B. Jean Harke Dunn and was a graduate of Mexico Academy, Class of 1966. She retired from Price Chopper Supermarket in Fulton where she was employed as a cashier for 26 years and was known for her friendly smile and outgoing personality. She was a member of the former Granby Center United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and after their closing became a member of the Bowens Corners United Methodist Church where she served as secretary of the board. Joyce loved music and musical theater, tending to her flower gardens and watching hummingbirds from her bird feeders. Joyce is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles W. Parkhurst; her daughters, Amy (Tony Nastasi) Clary of Fulton, Lory (Tim) Crandell of Fulton, Jody Wood of Fulton and Tammy Clary of Oswego; her sisters, Sharon Dominicos of Syracuse, Gail (Gary) Hurlbut of Mexico and Marlea (David) Munger of Mexico; her brother, Larry (Suzanne) Dunn of Mexico; eight grandchildren, Jordan, Jason, Stephanie, Jon, Maxwell, Abbigayle, Liam and McKenna; two great grandchildren, Anissa and Bennett along with another great grandson, Tidus on the way. Joyce is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held at a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of Central New York and of the Finger Lakes, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or to the Bowens Corners United Methodist Church, 758 NY Route 176, Fulton, NY 13069. Condolences for the Parkhurst family may be left at www.brownfuneralhomefulton.com.