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1958
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2014
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Joyce Lee Obituary
Joyce Lynn (Forney) Lee was born to the union of Charles and Barbara Forney on November 25, 1958 in Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Joyce was a graduate of South High School, in Akron, Ohio, Class of 1977. She received an Associate's Degree in Accounting from the University of Akron.
Joyce married Michael Lee in 1979 and was later blessed with two beautiful children from that union; Steven Lee and LaToya Lee.
Joyce had various employers over the years; e.g., Metro Transit, Roadway Express Inc., Teacco, Boys Village, Sterling Jewelers, Infocision Management etc. She retired due to a disability in 2013. In her leisure, she enjoyed movies, eating out, traveling, being with people, going to church, helping others that she loved. Additionally, she loved Kimchi, her precious doggy, spending time with her children (her prized possessions), her mother, and the Lord and His word.
On Saturday, September 13, 2014, Joyce Lee walked away from this life into the Kingdom of God and her loving Savior's arms.
Joyce's life and memories are survived, cherished and loved by: her mother, Barbara Forney; father, Charles Forney; son, Steven Lee; and daughter, LaToya Lee; brothers, Michael, Daniel, Ricardo, and John (all Forney's) and Darryl Harris; sisters, Lisa Forney, Faith Shipp and Yvette Hopkins. She is also survived, cherished and loved by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and a host of other relatives, church family, and friends.
Joyce is a born-again Christian and a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Joyce was a member of New Life Deliverance Church. Joyce was also a member of the Akron Women's City Club.
Service will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 12 NOON at World Harvest Christian Church, 989 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH 44313, Pastor Jerome Parker eulogizing. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1012 Stadleman Ave., Akron, OH 44320.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Akron Beacon Journal.
Marquita Bloodworth-Smith
June 28, 2016
I miss your voice and encouragement. I know you and My mom are hanging out. Rest in power Mama Joyce. With love,Marquita Bloodworth-Smith
Pete marcial
March 21, 2015
I'm so shocked right now you was so nice to me and shared so many moments speaking about you're daughter latoya you will be missed
Jackie (Norment) Jackson
October 2, 2014
May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with the family always~
Regina Wallace Malone
September 24, 2014
To the family,
I had the pleasure of being Joyce friend in High School and found her to be a very kind person who I enjoyed being around. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My prayer is that you remember the special moments God allowed you to share with her. May God Bless you and keep you when you need it the most. Much Love
Wanda Altman
September 20, 2014
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.... Jesus wept. John 11:33,35
I know that every one of us must face our loss alone. My dearest friend, this is hard , Love Wanda
GAYLE & CLARENCE BROWN
September 20, 2014
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.
Kimberly Terrell
September 20, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carla Wise
September 20, 2014
Absent from the body, present with the Lord.
Carla Wise
September 20, 2014
To the entire family,I send my most sincere and deepest condolences and prayers, earth will definately be missing an angel,I could see her now quietly talking with the Lord. May God's grace carry you all through this time.Remember, she is in our future now,you will see her again.
Doylan (Andre) Forney
September 20, 2014
To My Sister, To My Cousin
Oh! How your Wings Never touched the Earth as you soared endlessly to your Non-Stop flight to Heaven. Sail, on Sister Joyce.
Effortlessly, you Kissed away are tears.
You didn't want to leave your love ones down here on the Earth, but you had no chose your maker requested your present in Paradise,
God requires your grace because no one could do grace like Joyce Lee Forney.
Woman, you knew how to make a statement from just your present.
Can I get an Amen.
You knew when Joyce Lee Forney was in the Room and that was an understatement.
Can I get an Amen.
Oh! How could you forget the Beautiful Glow that was in those warm brown eyes of Sister Joyce.
Oh! How can we forget that warm laugh that went with the smile that said it's all going to work out, because Joyce Lee Forney always had a plan, either when there wasn't plan.
You never know what you miss until it's gone.
Can I get an Amen.
You were like Raindrops hitting the roof.
You were like a Breath of Sunshine on a Cloudy Day.
You were a Smile on a Smile less Day.
You were like Stars on a clear night.
You were like the last piece of Fried Chicken that Momma maked that we kids used to fight over that was so darn good.
You were like those Brownie that I stole from Granny Essie Forney's Pantry on Euclid and East Avenue behind Perkins Park off Diagonal Rd. That were so good I didn't mind the Butt-Whipping.
You were a Friend when I didn't have a friend in the World.
You were a Mother
You were a Wife
You were a Daughter
You were a Sister
You were a Niece
You were a Cousin
You were a Child of God.
Go on Soul-sister. You earn your reward in Heaven.
Knowing Sister Joyce she's whispering in the Creator Ear, asking him to look after all of us.
Joyce give her all for those who she loved.
I can't put in words how this Beautiful Black Woman touched all of us
So I Say don't be sad be happy for the short time that we had with the Sister.
Because, she was only on loan from God.
Cuz, you will truly be missed.
And how many of us in this room showing are respects. Can say that.
Your loving Cousin, Andre Forney
P.S.
Don't forget to call me from time to time from Heaven.
Call Collect if you have to Joyce, you know I will always accept.
Remember True Love never deads.
I Miss u , Cuz
Racheal Trevillion
September 20, 2014
My prayers are with you.
Peace and Blessings
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
September 20, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
PAT WILLIAMS AND FAMILLY
September 19, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nelda Anderson
September 19, 2014
Lisa and family May God Bless you all during this very hard time.
Twannda Veal
September 19, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
September 18, 2014
My Dear Sweet Sister You Will Be Sadly Missed I am grateful to have been blessed by the way You and Only You Always Reached Out To Me and Made Me Feel Like Truly Blood, I am sorry for not being able to even comprehend how sick you were I feel like I let you down. I always believed you were so strong and a the Pillar of Strength in all of Our Lives and Could and Would Pull Through Anything But Most Of All I know You Loved Our Savior Jesus Christ and It is He and He Alone To Whom You Belong so I will have to accept as his Good and Faithful Servant that you were to Jesus that, that is Where You Have Returned He Called You Home. I Love You With All My Heart Body & Soul Forever Until See Each Other Again I Love You Sister.
Pam Pringle-Wellington
September 18, 2014
Joyce
We talked a month ago. You called to encourage me thru my health issues. Your prayers,encouragement will never be forgotten. They will always be kept in my heart. I can't believe your gone. Thank you my friend. To the family stay encouraged God will see you thru this difficult time today and the days ahead.
Dana Rosser
September 18, 2014
Forney family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
South High School Alumni 1910-1980
September 18, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
MARILYN ROGERS-RIVERS & FAMILY
September 18, 2014
To this family of believers:
JOYCE was a soldier and a strong sister in christ.She was gifted and always a pleasure to talk to and be around.A woman of beauty inside and out. She will be missed but always remembered in our hearts.Family look to the hills which cometh your help, your help cometh from the lord.God bless & keep you . we love you and we are always just a phone call away.
Renee Idley-Wilson
September 18, 2014
To the Family
I'm so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She was very nice and one of my classmates. May God bless you all through this difficult time and may he give you strength.
Verdale Franklin
September 18, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. May she rest in Gods everlasting arms. Prayers for the family.
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