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1927
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2021
JOYCE SMITH Obituary
Joyce June Smith, a faithful
disciple of God was born 9-11-1927, to Fred & Suzie Durham of Middlesboro KY. Joyce moved on to her heavenly home on 5-20-2021. On 11 am Tuesday, May 25th a graveside service will be held at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville OH. Joyce had three siblings: Lawrence Durham (wife-Fonn, both deceased), Ethel
Pelfrey (husband-Omer, both deceased), and Sonja Money (husband-Amos, both
living). While cooking at her Dad's restaurant in Noetown, KY, Joyce meet the love of her life – Everett Bruce (deceased). They were married on August 18, 1947, (married nearly 70 years) and had five children: (1) Bruce Smith (wife-Sherry both deceased; their two children - daughter Rhonda Hanson has two girls: Arreon Butler (husband-Alex) & Hailey Hanson, with their three little ones combined and son Jay Smith (wife-Amanda; their boys: Jacob & Ronny)), (2) Darryl Smith (died shortly after birth), (3) Brian Smith (wife-Tammy; his girls,
Abigail & Rachel), (4) Donna Smith (adopted, her daughter: Robin Matlock who has two little ones), and (5) Candace (husband-Mike; their 2 daughters, Elizabeth & Emily).
Memory donations can be made to Day City Hospice 8039 Washington Village Dr. Dayton OH 45458 who provided
exceptional care of Joyce.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sylvia Carpenter( Maureen)
September 18, 2021
I just came across this. So sorry i did not know of Joyce's passing. Even though i had not seen her in several years i truly loved this amazing lady.
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