Joyce Ann Hightower, age 72, of Winder, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014.
She was a member of Hope Baptist Church. She served in the US Army and retired as an office manager for Instrument Care Unlimited. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Gilchrest and Stella Taylor Scales.
Survivors include: her husband, Jerry Hightower of Winder; two sons, Jerry Hightower, Jr. (Stacy) of Aubry, TX and James Hightower (Kim) of Statham; a daughter, Jennifer Joyner (David) of Sylacauga, AL; two brothers, Albert Scales of Hiram and Jimmy Scales of Woodland, AL; three sisters, Patricia Driskell of Winder, Linda Carlisle of Ila, and Brenda Berky of Fleetwood, PA; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 29 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at Barrow Memorial Gardens with Pastor Steven Smallwood officiating.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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July 29, 2014
Lydia Mann
So sorry for your loss. Losing your wife, mother, grandmother or sister is never easy but know she will always be in your hearts. When loved fully you are never truely gone.
July 29, 2014
Ryan martin
Granny I love you and will miss you. You were and always will be a wonderful women. It was an honor to have shared my life with you. Thank you for always being there to support me. I love you Granny
July 29, 2014
Tiffany Martin
I love you granny! You will be truly missed. You were and still are my best friend and life will never be the same. I know that you are singing with the angels and that I have another guardian angel to watch over me. I miss you so much. I love you.
July 29, 2014
Anita Scales Baker
I'm so sorry for your loss I know Joyce will be missed. I had such a great time when I saw Joyce and the family last.
July 28, 2014
Smith Memory Chapel, Inc.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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