Joyce Foote

Joyce Foote (nee Rath ), 87, of Heidelberg Beach, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a very short illness. She was born January 19, 1933 in Cleveland , OH. She had been a Heidelberg Beach resident for the past 32 moving from Medina. Joyce graduated from Rhodes High School, Cleveland. Joyce Foote was in a weakened condition from a stroke four years ago. She passed from complications from a thyroid storm. She was married to Harvey Foote for 65 years. In those 65 years they never had an argument. Moreover, they worked together owning and running businesses during all those years. The first business was Glenwood Greenhouse in Medina, Ohio and the second business was HandJ Mowing in Vermilion, Ohio.She was a good mother to her two daughters, Susan and Carol. She taught them many great life skills. She was well known for her excellent cooking. For fun she loved playing cards, especially pinocle.When Joyce was young she was an accomplished acrobat and dancer. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harvey Foote and daughters, Susan Foote of Dunedin, FL and Carol Dunkle of Heidelberg Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and May (nee Yocum) Rath. Arrangements are under the direction of Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St., Vermilion, OH 44089. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Heidelberg Beach Association, (Attention Dick Castele) 16103 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107, in her name. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.