Joyce Marilyn Pinckney
Joyce Marilyn Pinckney
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Joyce Pinckney Obituary
February 24, 1943 - August 13, 2015
It is with great sadness that Joyce Pinckney's family announce her passing on August 13, 2015. Joyce will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Bill, her children Julia (Adam) Pinckney Jones, George (Sapna), Elda (Chris) Havlin, and her grandson Logan. She will also be fondly remembered by her sisters, Elda Ward and Linda Kercher and families, and by everyone her life and talents touched.
A proud prairie girl, Joyce accomplished extraordinary things during her 72 years. She was head nurse in pediatrics at the University Hospital in Saskatoon; a batik artist; a belly dancer and host of Edmonton TV show "Belly Dancing with Joyal"; a published author of poetry and short stories; a jazz pianist, composer and educator; and an exemplary Mom, Wife, and Grams. She had a profound impact on thousands of lives through her music, stories, kindness and joie de vivre.
A celebration of Joyce's life will be held on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 in St Albert, AB. Please email the family at [email protected] for more information.
Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Alberta, but flowers (which Joyce loved) are also welcome.
Dance, play, paint, write, sing and love in her honour.
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John Petryshen
September 18, 2015
Dear William
On behalf of Parkinson Alberta Society staff and Board of Directors, our condolences are extended to you and your family during this difficult time.
Joyce was kind and gentle, she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
John Petryshen, CEO
Parkinson Alberta Society
Michele Gervais
September 17, 2015
Joyce was a great blessing to all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her spirit and zest for life will continue to be honoured through the music she lovingly created and the memories of laughter that we shared when we would play, sing and dance together will be treasured. Sending much peace and light to the family in this time of loss.
Karen and Carl Johnston
August 30, 2015
Our sincere condolences to all. Joyce was a very sincere friend going all the way back to childhood when our Grandmothers were best friends! Our last visit was at Wiseton's 100th anniversary in 2013 so thankful for those wonderful memories.
Monica (Flach) Corry
August 28, 2015
We've lost a talented woman, but also a friend. Joyce showed up in Victoria twenty-some years ago and accepted my invitation to join me and my friends for a women-only gathering. (The best kind -- sorry, Bill.) She played the piano and we sang and talked. That evening remains my strongest memory of this lovely woman.
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wendy chorley
August 27, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Joyce was an amazing woman and will be deeply missed. She has left us with so many wonderful memories.
August 27, 2015
I enjoyed Joyce she had a lot of experience and love for the arts it was nice to see her accomplishments in this area. Love Bobbi
August 27, 2015
All we have are memories, and Joyce lived a big Life!So happy we were at the last reunion to visit with her, wonderful, love filled woman... Sorry for your loss, she will be remembered! Love Kathy and Terry
Elda Ward
August 27, 2015
It's hard to imagine life without my dear sister Joyce who has always been such a loving big sister to me. I'm so grateful that she has left behind a legacy of stories, poems, photos and music to remember her by. She was such an amazingly creative, talented, funny, vivacious woman. She'll be greatly missed by me and by all who knew and loved her.
Elda Ward
August 27, 2015
It's hard to imagine life without my dear sister Joyce, always a loving big sister to me. I'm grateful for having had her in my life and for all the wonderful stories, poems, photos and music she created throughout her life for us to remember her by.
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