Joyce Louise Bracken (née Adams), 88, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Hudson, FL.

She is survived by her children, Robin Putscher, Tammy Johnson, Edwin Bracken, Jr, Bryan Bracken and Lori Richardson, 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, LTC Edwin D. Bracken, Sr (US Army, Ret.), her parents Morgan and Vera (McMeans) Adams, 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Joyce graduated from Johnstown High School in 1954. She was a dedicated military wife and devoted mother and grandmother. Joyce was a resident of Masonic Village, Burlington, NJ from 2019-2022 at which time she relocated to Hudson, FL with her daughter Robin. Prior to returning to NJ Joyce was a long-time resident of Coach Light Manor, Ft Myers, FL and a member of Parkway Baptist Church.

Family and friends will be received from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Richard's C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St, Armagh where a short service will be held at 8 pm with Edwin D. Bracken, Jr officiating. Interment service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, in Armagh Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to HPH Hospice (general fund) in the name of Joyce L. Bracken.