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Joyce DENT Obituary
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Joyce Elizabeth Gaston Dent, was born on June 10, 1944, in Dayton Ohio. She was the second daughter born to William and Reba Gaston. Joyce passed away at home surrounded by her family on December 8, 2020, at the age of 76 after a
courageous 11 year battle with ovarian cancer.
Joyce graduated from Dayton's Roosevelt High School in 1963 and enrolled at Howard University in Washington, D.C. later that fall. She ultimately graduated Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, where she majored in education, and was initiated into the Beta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She received her Master's Degree in education from Pepperdine University.
Joyce had a stellar career in education as a teacher and an administrator for three decades in both the Los Angeles
Unified School District and the Dayton Public School system. She worked as an adjunct professor for many years at the Los Angeles Community College District. Joyce also enjoyed a
career in real estate in Los Angeles and Dayton. She was also a practitioner in the holistic healing arts and loved helping people.
During her life, Joyce was very active in many civic and community organizations. She was a proud member of The Los Angeles and The Dayton Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and The National Smart Set, Inc.
Joyce passed away peacefully and leaves behind many loving memories. She brought joy and happiness to her entire family and her many longtime friends. Joyce's gift was her ever present spirit of love, positivity, compassion, and service that was nurtured by her deep faith in God. She leaves us all with
an aspirational example of a life well-lived and deeply
appreciated.
She is survived by the love of her life, her only child, daughter Robyn Alexander (James), two loving grandchildren who called her "Nani", Kristin and Corinne Alexander; sister Anne Burns; brother-in-law, Homer Price (Georgene), niece and nephews Lauren Lucas, Donald Lucas (Dana) and David Lucas, Homer Price, III, Justin Price (Tonette) and Holden Price, a host of grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, and devoted friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce DENT
Colleen Wells
December 7, 2022
Joyce and her mother, Reba, were two of the sweetest ladies that I had the honoring of knowing during my tenure at Dayton Public Schools.
Alma Jackson
December 20, 2020
Fond Memories Surface of Joyce as member of Dayton Links. She was always warm, friendly, supportive and cooperative. Truly representative of sisterhood, part of chain of friendship that will never be broken. Rest In Peace Joyce under the loving arms of eternal God our Heavenly Father
Alma Jackson, past President of Dayton, Ohio Chaoter of The Links, Inc.
Charles B. Jones Jr.
December 18, 2020
I have known Joyce for a better part of my life. Joyce and my sister Linda Jones Combs were very close friends from childhood to the day of her passing. Our families were close as well. The memories of her as a member of St. Margaret Episcopal Church, AlkaPals Social Group, AKA's, Central State University the list goes on. The good times we shared growing up in Dayton, Ohio ( the Dayton that we knew) were special. The love of her life was her daughter Robin, son-in-law and grand children. I will always have fond memories of Joyce and the entire Gaston family.
Let me end by saying Joyce Gaston Dent was special...... she was " Cool, Calm and Collected ".
Linda Jones
December 17, 2020
Joyce was a beautiful soul who touched my heart from the moment I first met her. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. But, I am sure she is in a peaceful place now. Love Always, Linda Jones.
BRY
December 15, 2020
Please accept my deepest condolences to the Dent Family, May the God of Tender Mercies be with your family during this very difficult time. May He carry the load of your grief as you cope with missing the precious loss in your lives. Psalm 68:19
Judy Greene
December 15, 2020
I will cherish the time spent with you at the Smart Set Conclave. You always had a positive outlook despite the situation. Condolences to your beloved daughter Robin, sister Anne and the entire family. Your Links and Smart Set Sister, Judy Greene MD
Colleen Wells
December 14, 2020
Joyce was a wonderful lady I had the pleasure of knowing and working with at DPS. She was always so kind and thoughtful, just like her lovely mother who I first met in 1985. May she Rest In Peace and now is joined in Heaven with her mother. Two very grand ladies.
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