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Joyce Hackworth Obituary

Joyce Overstreet Hackworth, 76 of Bedford, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on Thursday, Sept. 19, 1935 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Cecil Colon Overstreet and Lucille Barden Overstreet. She was a retired employee of the City of Bedford and attended Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband, Billy Thomas Hackworth; an aunt, Isabelle Overstreet of Bedford; her brother-in-law, Arnold Hackworth and wife, Ethel of Evington, as well as numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11a.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Rev. Ray Lyons officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Published by Bedford Bulletin from Jun. 26 to Jun. 28, 2012.

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Judy Cundiff-Philo

June 30, 2012

Billy,
I was saddened to learn of Joyce's passing. I have know you'll since I was a little girl and Joyce was a beautiful person inside and out. My heartfelt sympathy to you and the family.
Judy Cundiff Philo, Tampa, Florida

JOYCE HENSLEY

June 27, 2012

BILLY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOYCE LEE. SHE WAS SUCH A KIND & WONDERFUL LADY AND I LOVED VERY MUCH. SHE WAS SUCH A GREAT FRIEND FOR MANY MANY YEARS. SHE WAS SUCH A GOOD COOK AND I WILL MISS OUR WONDERFUL MEALS AT CHRISTMAS TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AS I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED.
LOVE, JOYCE

Michaell Overstreet

June 27, 2012

Billy, I was so sorry to hear of Poochie's passing. As you and everyone who ever met her know, she was a very special lady. I apologize for not being able to come to the services, but I will get in touch soon. In the meantime, call me if there is any thing I can do for you. Cuz Mo

June 27, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says: God is for us a refuge and strength during this difficult time and may God grant you the comfort to endure.

June 26, 2012

Billy,
I am so sorry to hear about Joyce. Keeping you and your family in my prayers at this difficult time.
Annamarie

Marshall and Vickie Burley

June 26, 2012

Billy, we're so sorry for your loss. We'll be thinking of you.

MARIAN NOVAK

June 26, 2012

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY

MARIAN WEST NOVAK

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