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Joyce Brown Obituary

Services for Ms. Joyce T. Brown will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 613 E. Wythe St., Petersburg, the Rev. Eli Melvin Jr., pastor, eulogist.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church.

The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 321822 Bogese Drive, Petersburg, the day of the services.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Brown at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Published by The Progress-Index on Nov. 9, 2013.
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

PATRICIA CHAPPELL

November 10, 2013

To Donald,Kenya and the family. We are sadden by the passing of your love one. Just be strong like Joyce was--and I know that you will make it through this.

margaret Branch

November 9, 2013

Miss Joyce was a great neighbor and I will truly miss her. Our prayers are with you Mr.Donald, Kenya and Family.
The Artis Family

Itanya Artis

November 9, 2013

RIP. Mother Joyce With GOD, I will miss you , I thank GOD for all the time we had with you just setting around talking and having fun ,The times I would ride around looking for you father and grandmother I always find you all. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you: and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Act:1-8.LOVE AWAYS Ronman.

Ronald Jones

November 9, 2013

To The Brown Family: I am sorry to hear about your loss. Joyce was a great neighbor, for many years. Be strong and God bless.

Virginia (PENNY) Colbert

November 9, 2013

REST IN PEACE COWORKER AT B&W..

PEGGY ANDERSON

November 8, 2013

To Kenya and family - My prayers are with you and please know you are in my thoughts. If there's anything I can do to help during this difficult time, please let me know.

Danielle Hockett

November 8, 2013

I am sending my condolences to the Brown & Jones family. May you find strength during this very difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kris Krigbaum

November 8, 2013

To the Jones & Brown Family
Please accept my condlences during this diffcult time of loss. Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear, but, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God be with you and comfort you.

Cleve & Tony Richie

November 8, 2013

To the Brown family - I was deeply saddened by the news of Ms. Brown passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. I have worked with Joyce for close to ten years with Pryor House. My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

God Bless
Kim Pate

Kim Pate

November 8, 2013

TO THE BROWN AND JONES FAMILY - MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO EACH AND ALL OF YOU. JOYCE WAS MY BOSS, FRIEND, CONFIDENT, SISTER AND MOTHER. GOD SENT HER TO TAKE CARE OF US WHO CROSSED HER PATH. HER WORK IS NOW DONE AND GOD RETURNED HER HOME. GOOD NIGHT MY FRIEND - TONEY WATERS AND FAMILY

November 7, 2013

our Prayers are with you our Dear Sister Kenya Williams and your family. Love The Frye, Maharaj and Smith Family. Please call if you need anything. We were unable to reach you on the phone numbers we have for you.

Shauna Smith

November 7, 2013

My prayers are with you and your Family Williams. Your mom was such a sweet lady.Love you Waller

November 6, 2013

I will never forget this amazing woman. She never hesitated to treat me as family. I love and appreciate the gift she gave me, my best friend and her daughter Kenya. You will never be forgotten.

Jessica Falls

November 6, 2013

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J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220

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