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Joyce Marcus Obituary

Mrs. Joyce Honey Marcus, 77, of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, October 9, 2011, in Mobile.

Mrs. Marcus was born in Braddock, PA and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1975. She was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star, a former member of the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue, and a current member of Ahavas Chesed Synagogue.

Mrs. Marcus is survived by her husband, Sidney Marcus; two sons, Joel Marcus and his wife, Elisabeth, and Jeff Marcus and his wife, Toni; four grandchildren, Logan Marcus and his wife Carrie, Lauren Marcus, Leanna Marcus and Hanna Marcus; and her beloved canine, Maggy May.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 2511 Pass Road, in Biloxi where friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Biloxi National Cemetery.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Oct. 11, 2011.

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Amy Hindin Correll

November 24, 2011

So sorry to hear about your loss. I am the daughter of Harvey Hindin , Joyce's cousin. I fondly remember spending time with you all at Jeff's bar mitzvah in Norfolk, Virginia. My Mom and Dad send their condolences to you all.

Nolan Bailey

October 17, 2011

Sid and family,

Joyce will be missed by all of the Firebirds, in addition to Jo Ann and me. Please accept our most sincere condolences. What a lady!

Warmest regards, Nolan and Jo Ann

October 16, 2011

In Christian concern and loving care, you were uplifted in prayer by The Mens Prayer Fellowship of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church.

October 13, 2011

Dear Mr. Marcus and Family: Joyce always had a smile and kind words for all. I'm so sorry for your grief. But remember, you have your Angel in Heaven.

Rose Janosik

Alan & Cathy Rosendall

October 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kelly and Barbara Brody

October 11, 2011

Our Condolence to the Marcus Family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. Mrs. Marcus was a wonderful person and I will tell you that her legacy will live long, I know that I have not seen any of you in a lot of years, but I think of you often, fondly. God Bless. ... Kelly and Barbara and the Brody Family.

Sharon&Jerry Jones

October 11, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

mike&toni cibene

October 11, 2011

Dear Sid , God bless you and your family in this sad time she will be greatly missed by all

Hank and Pauline Salcido

October 11, 2011

Pauline and I send our prayers to the Marcus family. We will miss Joyce very much. She continues to watch over all of us. God Bless.

Donna & Louie Langlinais

October 11, 2011

Dear Syd,Joel, Jeff & family,
God Bless you all during this very sad time. Louie & I have wonderful memories of Joyce and being in your home. We know you will miss her greatly. She adored her boys.God Bless her.

October 11, 2011

Col Marcus--
Our most sincere condolences on the death of Joyce.
George & Ann DeCoux
Gulfport, Ms.

Bob & Ethel Williams

October 11, 2011

Sid,
So sorry to hear about Joyce. Our deepest sympathys, we will keep you in our prayers.

Alan & Joan Santa Cruz

October 11, 2011

Dear Sid and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Joyce was such a vibrant lady, who always shared a friendly smile and greeting with all who met her and for that, many were blessed. May God and your many wonderful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
With our love and sincere condolences,
Alan & Joan

Y.A.

October 11, 2011

May "The Father of Tender Mercy" give you the needed strength to endure the days ahead.

Alta Dardeau

October 10, 2011

Dear Mr. Marcus,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Marcus. She was a fine lady and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her during my years with Thelma. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Alta Dardeau
(Asst. to Thelma Zinner, deceased from 1990 - 2001)

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

October 11, 2011

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

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