Joyce Ann Wooten

Joyce Ann (Lynch) Wooten, 79, of Cheshire, OH, passed away June 29, 2025 at her home following an extended illness with cancer.

She was born July 22, 1945, in Gallipolis, OH, a daughter of the late Arthur Lynch and Margaret Mary (Athey) Lynch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Lynch; sisters, Helen Lemley and Betty Stewart.

She was retired from Lakin State Hospital, West Columbia, WV. She enjoyed Keno and Bingo. Joyce, was also known as “Ma” and was given to her by her grandchildren. The name stuck. Even people who just met her called her Ma. She is the definition of a wonderful and beautiful mother and grandmother. She loved her family. She would do anything for her family and was always the first to check on everyone.

Survivors include her four children, Greg Lynch, Marshall Wooten, Tonia Chafin and Yvonne Fife; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Service will be 8 p.m. ~ Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the Anderson-McDaniel Funeral Home, Middleport, OH, with Pastor Joshua Fisher officiating. Calling hours will be from 6p.m. until time of the service at the funeral home.

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