Joyce Amma Boateng

Joyce Amma Boateng, 47, passed away on July 26, 2026 at Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born on October 23, 1978, in Ghana, to the late John Kwabena Yeboah Boateng and Agnes Osei Boateng. She was the third child in a family of six children - three girls and three boys.

From the very beginning of her life, Joyce was surrounded by family, and family remained an important part of who she was throughout her life.

Joyce was baptized at birth as a Catholic. As she grew older, she made the personal decision to embrace the Pentecostal faith. During her years in Ghana, she worshipped with Charismatic Bible Centre, under the leadership of Reverend Emmanuel Appiah. After moving to the United States, she continued her Christian journey and worshipped with Holy Trinity Church of God, under the leadership of Pastor Robert Brookins.

Her faith was an important part of her journey, and we take comfort today in the hope and promise of eternal life.

Joyce spent her early childhood in Techiman and Wenchi, where she attended primary school. In the early 1990s, she relocated to Buokrom, Kumasi, where she continued her education at Buokrom Block B Junior High School.

After completing junior high school, Joyce decided to develop a practical skill and pursued vocational training in sewing. She attended Mrs. Mancell Vocational Training College, where she worked to improve her skills and establish herself as a seamstress.

Her journey would later take her far from Ghana. In the late 1990s, Joyce travelled to the United States to join her family and begin another important chapter of her life.

Those who knew Joyce would describe her as an easy-going, cheerful, and vibrant woman who was full of life. She was also a private person who often kept to herself. She did not always need to be at the center of attention. In her own quiet way, Joyce found happiness in the simple things that made life meaningful.

She was a homemaker who genuinely valued family. One of the things that brought her joy was seeing family members come together. She loved the warmth and togetherness that came with family gatherings and occasions.

Joyce also had a love for shopping. Whenever she had some leisure time, she enjoyed visiting places such as JCPenney, Boscov's, Berkshire Mall, Ross, TJ Maxx, Walmart, Giant, and Sam's Club. And, of course, Joyce loved to cook.

Whenever there was an occasion and she was asked to prepare food, she was often willing to do so. Through her cooking, she expressed another form of love - providing something that people could enjoy together. These may seem like simple things, but it is often the simple things that become the memories we treasure most after someone is gone.

Joyce was a hardworking woman who was willing to work to make a living and build a life for herself. During her years in the United States, she worked in several places and in different capacities. Among them were Ital Fashion in Hazleton; Sweet Street Desserts Factory in Reading; Brentwood Factory; and as a Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide, Uber Driver, Door Dasher. Whatever work she undertook, Joyce understood the value of hard work, perseverance, and providing for herself and those around her.

In the late 1990s, Joyce married her beloved husband, Seth Kojo Imbeah. Marriage brought another dimension to her journey, and together they shared the experiences that come with building a life and family.

Today, as we remember Joyce, we are reminded that a person's life is not measured only by the years they lived or the things they accomplished.

It is also measured by the memories they leave behind, the relationships they built, the moments they shared, and the lives they touched.

Joyce may have been a quiet and private person, but she had a place in the hearts of many.

Her family will remember her as a sister and daughter.

Her nieces and nephews will remember her as an aunt.

Her husband will remember her as his wife and companion.

Her friends and loved ones will remember her for the moments they shared with her.

And those who knew her will remember her easy-going nature, her cheerful spirit, her love of family, her enjoyment of shopping and cooking, and the simple ways in which she brought people together.

FAREWELL

Joyce, today we say goodbye, but we do not say goodbye to the memories.

We will remember your smile.

We will remember your laughter.

We will remember your quiet and gentle ways.

We will remember the family gatherings, the conversations, the shopping trips, the meals, and the ordinary moments that have now become precious memories.

Your journey on this earth has come to an end, but the love you gave and the memories you created will remain with us.

To Joyce's husband, siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and everyone who loved her, may God grant you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Though our hearts are broken by your departure, we are grateful for the years we were blessed to have you with us.

Joyce Amma Boateng, you will be dearly missed.

You will be remembered with love.

You will remain in our hearts.

May your soul rest peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord.

Until we meet again, rest well, Joyce.

May you rest in perfect peace. Amen.