Betty MacQuown Speedy Joyce, 95, of Carlisle PA, formerly of North Versailles, PA. died on April 29, 2017 s at Sara Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle, PA.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 13, 1921, daughter of the late Harry and Sara Matilda Breen MacQuown and sister of the late Mary MacQuown Werber. She was preceded in death by her husbands Edward F. Speedy, and Pearce Joyce and dear friend Fred Barrett.

Betty was a legal secretary for Papernick and Geffsky (Monroeville, PA) for many years. She was a faithful member of Linway Presbyterian Church in North Versailles, PA for over 60 years. She was one of the first women to be ordained as an Elder at the Linway church and served the Linway Church as their Clerk of Session and also served on the church’s Pastor Nominating Committee. After moving to Carlisle from the Pittsburgh, PA area in 2013, she became a Member of Second Presbyterian Church in Carlisle PA.

Betty was an extrovert who loved people and was never afraid to try something new. She was involved for many years with Wheels on Meals and always willing to help other people. She made friends easily and was loved by many. When she was forced to leave her apartment at Sarah Todd Home for skilled nursing, she charmed all the nurses who always referred to her as a sweetheart.

Betty is survived by her children James Speedy and wife Mary of Mechanicsburg, PA, William Speedy and wife Judy of State College, PA and Barbara Joyce and husband Edward of Port St. Lucie FL. Five grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive her.

A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 528 Garland Drive, Carlisle, PA on Wednesday May 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. The burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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