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Joyce Early Obituary
She was preceded in death by her father, Willis Clayton Hooker.
She is survived by her husband, Mahlon Early; mother, Audrey Joyner Hooker; daughter, Cathy Hickman; sons, Larry Wayne and Steven Davenport; stepchildren, Tiffany Carroll and William Early; grandchildren, Jennifer Valadez, Christopher Hickman, Samantha Davenport, Amanda Alfaro and Justin Davenport; great-grandchild, Baudelio Valadez Jr.; brother, J.C. Hooker; nieces, Amber Carey and Whitley Hooker; nephew, Jeffrey Hooker; and other loving family members.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Sue Ellen Peden
October 4, 2010
Audrey, My family wants you to know we are thinking of you and your family at this time. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Cheryl Rackley
September 30, 2010
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.
Janet & Woody Vaden
September 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joyce was such a lovely person. She'll be missed.
September 30, 2010
My prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Rest in knowing that she has gone to a better place.
Debbie Wells Rainey
Melinda Parham
September 30, 2010
Today we will continue this journey of life. with the love and grace that joyce shared with us, we will pass on all that we learned for her. she was a wonderful light. she brought joy to all that new her. I say, not good-by, but until we meet again, my dear friend. she will always be in our heart.
Melinda Parham
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