Joyce A. "Moo-Moo" Wallman, 81, of 101 Stanton St., died peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at University Commons, after an illness. Her husband of 54 years, Stanley P. Wallman, died in 2001, and her only daughter, Shirley E. Wallman-Lemieux, died in 2000. Two brothers and three sisters also predeceased her.

She leaves three grandchildren: Sandra E. Rood of Holden, Bethann J. Rood of Worcester, Pvt. Aaron J. Lemieux of Worcester, serving in the Army National Guard; two great grandchildren: Skylar E. Jessing of Holden, Andrew P. Scanlon, Jr. of Worcester; and many loved friends.

Joyce was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Joseph W. and Sarah (Schwartz) Murray, and lived here all her life. She took great pride in being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had also been a foster parent for many years. She was a long time member of the CB Radio 20/20 Club and was known by her CB handle "Strawberry Jam". In her younger years, she enjoyed hosting backyard barbecues and holiday parties. She will be remembered as a feisty, loving and caring woman.

CALLING HOURS will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 11th, in the funeral home, followed by burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA.