Born in Toronto, Canada, she immigrated to the United States after graduation from the University of Toronto in 1948 with her masters degree in Library Science. She was hired by the Anne Arundel County Library in Annapolis to drive the book mobile, despite not knowing how to drive! After taking lessons, and getting her license, she drove the book mobile all over the roads in South AA County.
While in Annapolis she met Joe Jennings, a young naval officer, and they married in 1949. After several duty stations throughout the country, including Hawaii (her favorite), they returned to Annapolis and lived there the majority of their lives. Joyce returned to the AA County Library working at their headquarters until her retirement.
While in Annapolis, Joyce was active in the First Presbyterian Church; enjoyed the Antique Arts Guild; and volunteering at the YWCA book store. Books and reading were always a significant part of her life.
Joyce moved to Asbury Solomons in 2003 where she resided until her death. She is survived by three children, sons Joe (Tammy) Jennings and Donald (Maria) Jennings, and daughter Patricia von Perbandt. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 10:45 to 12:45 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel at 12:45 pm. A Private Interment will be at the USNA that afternoon.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the Asbury Foundation, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688 or at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.Asbury.org/foundation/donate__;!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!KfjZyJMnZ9dIW1zHW3rejBKwBfVzDTT1gHhh2wyCJ9vGcg3M4xy8pU6P33oTVJ7gVzr4vhqa9KQGpID79D6o2C5Dng$ [asbury[.]org], or to the charity of your choice. An online guest book is available at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com
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