Joyce Ann Gwin

April 29, 1972 - October 5, 2020

Joyce Ann Gwin, passed away on October 5, 2020 fighting a courageous battle with Covid 19 with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 29, 1972 to George and Joyce (nee: Walters) Gwin and has been a lifelong South Philly resident. She was a graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School, “Class of 1990”. Proud member of the Bryson NYB who lived for New Year’s Day. Joyce will be remembered for her sarcastic manner and loving and caring ways. She enjoyed the holidays, trips to the Jersey shore sitting on the beach and was quite the adventurous person who lived life to the fullest. She is survived by her loving son and hero Keith “Dudeman” Hodge Jr. Beloved wife of Freddie Shoester, Jr. Dearest sister of Michelle (Art Renda) Gwin and sister-in-law of Nancy (Danny) Foland. Joyce will be sadly missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins who are affectionately known at the “Sunshine Club” and many good friends. Relatives, friends and members of the Bryson NYB are invited to her Visitation Saturday morning from 8:45 to 10:20 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30 AM. Burial private. In lieu of flowers donations in Joyce’s memory would be greatly appreciated for her son, her hero and Living Donor, Keith Hodge, Jr. We are maintaining all CDC compliance guidelines at services and masks must be worn.