Joyce M. Alba

May 17, 1944 - August 20, 2020

Joyce M. Alba, 76, of Limestone, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday evening, August 20, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 17, 1944 in Salisbury, North Carolina; daughter of the late Arthur P. Harris and Dorothy C. Robertson. Joyce married Andre Alba; who preceded her in death. Before moving to Limestone, She worked as a crossing guard for the city of Philadelphia in the daytime and a nurse at a nursing home through the night. She enjoyed working on crafts, especially making wreaths, signs, blankets, and decorative night lights. Joyce had such a love for dogs. She also loved to get lost in a good book on the porch. Joyce is survived by her three daughters: Oneita Porter and her boyfriend, David, of Philadelphia, Danielle Alba and her boyfriend, Joe, of Limestone, and Andra Barnes and her husband, Steven, of Philadelphia; her son: Tony Alba of Pennsylvania; and numerous grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister: Rosa Pettiford of New Jersey. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling the arrangements. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Memorials or donations can be made in Joyce’s name to Clarion PAWS, 11348 Route 322, Shippenville, PA 16254.