MANNING – Joycelyn P. Gibbons, 81, widow of Thaddeus P. Gibbons, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital.
Born January 29, 1929, in Cusaacs Crossroads in Florence County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Milley Brown Pierce. She retired from Summerton Apparel after thirty years of service to the company, and was a member of Family Worship Assembly in Coward. She lost the love of her life, Thaddeus Gibbons, on March 23, 1987.
Surviving are two sons, Billy Gibbons and his wife Patricia of Manning, and Thad Gibbons and his wife Janet of Manning; three daughters, Linda Ardis and Charlie Shealey of Lake City, Judy Barker of Sumter, and Patsy Geddings and her husband Alton of Sumter; a brother, Cletus Pierce and his wife Jackie of Lake City; two sisters, Jessie Mae Floyd of Sumter, and Jewel Dean Pierce of Cusaacs Crossroads; eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Cleo and Dewey Pierce; a sister, Jettiebyrd Windham; and an infant daughter.
Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010 in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. David Odom and the Rev. Keith Britt officiating. Burial was in Clarendon Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the church of one’s choice.
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CONDOLENCES
Mr. Billy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Michael and Parker Johnson.
From: Parker Wall Johnson
Dear Sheila and all the family,
Jerry and I wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and the tremendous loss you have suffered. She really loved her family and she showed it! What a true lady she was.
Lou Cutter
From: Lou Cutter
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU FACE THE DIFFICULT DAYS AHEAD..JUST REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NEVER ALONE ...JESUS WILL NEVER FORSAKE YOU
WHEN GRIEF BECOMES SO HEAVY,TRY TO REMEMBER THE GOOD MEMORIES WITH HER AND REMEMBER THE BEST IS YET TO COME
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
From: REV.SAMMY THOMPSON
Melinda,
We are so sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. Words cannot express how the heart feels at this time we can only tell you how much you are loved and that we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Do not hesitate to let us know if you need anything.
From: Rev. Rick and Elaine Weidman
I would like to send my most sincere condolences to the Gibbons Family for there loss. I would most importantly like to send condolences to my wife Ashley, "Sorry for the loss of your grandmother and I love you" and to my Father-In-Law Thad, "Sorry for the loss of your mother she was a nice lady."
From: Vincent L Tarantini Jr
Dear Thad and Janet
Billy and Patricia
and the rest of the family.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Mrs. Gibbons has been my backdoor neghbor for many years. She was a very sweet lady. She would always talk to me and my children when they would be in the backyard playing, as they were growing up. She made them feel special. She always made a point to tell them to come to see her on Halloween night because she had a special treat for them.
I remember many years ago, she locked herself out of her house and got my oldest son to crawl through one of the windows to let her back in. She was so greatful of him doing that and made him feel very noble.
I will miss seeing her in her backyard hanging up clothes, walking around enjoying her flowers, and having conversations with her.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy,
Julie Daniels Brunson
From: Julie Daniels Brunson
Renee and I were sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Joycelyn was always friendly and kind to our family. We will grieve with in her celebration of joining Mr. Thad.
From: Lee & Renee Stogner
So sorry to learn of your mom's death. She is in such a better place. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Angie and Elvin Gibbons
From: Angela B. Gibbons
brandi i am sorry to hear about your grandmother...you and your family will be in my prayers
From: susie evans
Thad and Janet,
We were so sorry to hear about Thad's mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lane and Lee
From: Lane and Lee Kelley
Earth has lost a bright light and Heaven has rejoiced at the return of one of its own. My sympathy goes to all those she has left behind.
From: Judy DuCom
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs.Gibbons was a very special LADY to me and I will always have memories of her in my heart. I know Mr.Thad is a Happy man today.God bless you all.
Love,
Duck & Jennie Lynn
From: Duck & Jennie Lynn
Dear Gibbons Family,
Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom will always be remembered in all of the moments that you treasure and hold dear to your heart. You have our deepest Sympathy.
Mac and Debbie Spigner
From: Debbie Spigner
Linda, Billy, Judy, Patsy, Thad and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Joyce. She was like a 2nd mother to me growing up in Manning, and what a good cook! I cherish our childhood memories. I love you all and she will be greatly missed but Heaven is a happier place with her there. Who knows, maybe she and mama (Luvenia) are walking down the streets of gold together at this very moment.
From: Faye Welch Sandifer
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Joyce's death. Please know that y'all are in our prayers. Love, Woody, Susan, Mac, and Tommy McCutchen
From: Woody and Susan McCutchen
DEAR SHEILA,AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MS. JOYCE. SHE WAS A SWEET AND WONDERFUL LADY. TAKE PEACE IN KNOWING THAT SHE'S IN HEAVEN AND REJOICING IN BEING AT HOME. IF THERE'S ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW. GOD BLESS AND GIVE YOU THE COMFORT YOU NEED DURING YOUR TIME OF LOSS.
