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2025

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Joyce Ashcraft Obituary

Joyce Ann "Joy" Ashcraft

Joyce Ann "Joy" Ashcraft, 65, of Findlay, passed away at her residence Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born October 22, 1959, in Columbus, the daughter of Wayne and Edith (Jackeway) Feen. On September 9, 2000, she married Rodney Ashcraft.

Survivors include her husband, Rodney Ashcraft of Findlay; a son, Drew (Sarah) Ashcraft of Richmond, Virginia; daughters, Maria (Derek) Williams of Findlay, Julie Poe of Findlay, Trisha (Amanda) Jeffries of Findlay and Logan (Sam) Ashcraft-Semwango of San Francisco, California; several grandchildren; and a sister, Vickie (Jeff) Osborne, of London, Ohio.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Joyce was a homemaker, and enjoyed boating, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

A visitation for Joyce will be from 10-12 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church, Findlay. A funeral service will be at 12 p.m. Saturday at the church, with Pastor Ben Jennings officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com. COLDREN-CRATES FUERNAL HOME, Findlay is assisting the family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jan. 23, 2025.

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Kathy Moser (nee Metzler)

January 28, 2025

Joyce was a friend of mine since we went to school together. My
first house was next door to her lovely parents, so I was able to see Joyce for several years thereafter. I am so sorry to hear about her loss. She was always a lovely friend to me!!

Mark and Kathy Wagner

January 24, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie Huff McCoy

January 23, 2025

Thinking of you at your time of loss. My sincere condolences Rod.

Joan Browne Kose

January 23, 2025

I'm sorry Rod

MaryAnn Loach

January 23, 2025

Joy was fun loving and kind and a "joy" to work with.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church,

Findlay, OH

Jan

25

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Trinity Baptist Church

Findlay, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay

205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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