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Joyce Harris-Sumlin Obituary
Passed into eternal life May 15th after an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norma Alana Hendricks; step-father, Belcher James Hendricks. As well as siblings Samuel, Marion, and Chummy Harris. She leaves to mourn her daughters, Jové Coleman and Lovely Sumlin; her sister, Julie Bray; and brothers, Jim Hendricks and Roger Wagner; aunts, Joyce Jones and Katherine TaBois; as well as nieces, nephews, other relative, and a host of friends.
Joyce was a graduate of Washington High School in Massillon and Stark State College in Canton. She was a member of the Canton Auxiliary Police Department and served as a board member of the Association for Better Community Development for several years. At the time of her illness she served as the Director of Monroe Community Center in Canton where she organized the concerned citizens of the 4th Ward. Through the Monroe Community Center she served as a community activist by creating programs for the elderly and youth. Some of the programs she launched included Proud 2 B U, and the Boys 2 Men program, a mentoring program that paired boys with adult male volunteers. Joyce's passion for helping others and building the community was nothing short of remarkable. She will be deeply missed by the many people who's lives she impacted for the better. She was truly a legend and an angel on Earth.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Greater Bethel Apostolic Church (2335 15th St. SW, Canton) with services to follow at 10:00 a.m., Elder Carlos D. Morris, Pastor. Internment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Joyce's name may be made to Monroe Community Center (2000 3rd St. NE, Canton, OH 44704).
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Harris-Sumlin
Michelle Carlisle Christian
May 22, 2017
You will truly be missed.
Darryl Asberry
May 20, 2017
Joyce I will truly miss you.
Your cousin
Sis Patricia Laury
May 19, 2017
Words cannot express how you and y our family are feeling at this time. Just know that my family and i are praying for you and love you. My friend will be missed. She was a beautiful person with a heart of gold. To know her was a pleasure.
Nancy Tucker
May 19, 2017
To The Family of JOYCE ANN HARRIS-SUMLIN.. I am both honored and blessed to have known Joyce as we both served on the Board of ABCD, Inc. She was truly a blessing in everyone's lives and we will all miss her. By remembering her wonderful and gentle soul, she will forever remain in our hearts; may she Rest In Heaven. You have my most sincere condolences.
With Love, The Dunivant/Lipkins/Moore Family
May 19, 2017
To the Harris-Sumlin Family:
May love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.
Know we have you in our prayers.
May 19, 2017
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Canton Academy
May 19, 2017
I'm having such a hard time making sense of your mom's passing. She was the example for you two girls to follow the way she embraced life and consciously lived by her own motto, 'Learn something new every day.' I know the shoes must feel big to fill, but you live boldly and courageously as well. You are truly the imprint of your mom.
God Bless you both and Family
Love Mrs.Angie,Lili and Esse
Leon Turner
May 19, 2017
I'm sorry too. Hear about Ms. Joyce passing she was very great person she truly going be miss by her family and people in the Canton, Ohio Community R.I.P Ms. Joyce God bless you & your and Family.
Connie Alston
May 18, 2017
Weeping may endure for a nite but joy commenth in the morning we will miss you but knowing you are with the lord gives us peace you all will have my prayers. Connie akston and family
Mona Laury
May 18, 2017
I remember Ms Joyce with fond memories. One of my funniest moments was one day she had blocked someone in at church and they needed her to move her car. This was her big cadillac but she neglected to tell me the drivers door didn't open..lol. I had to climb in on the passenger seat. It took me awhile to realize that driver door wasn't going to open. When came back in she said I forgot to tell you my door doesn't open. I will never forget.Love you forever.
Jim Knight
May 18, 2017
Joyce was passionate about her community and mentoring our youth. I worked with her in setting up Neighborhood Watch/Crime Prevention meetings and events through the Stark County Prosecutor's Office. I was always inspired by how she brought the community together and brought out the best in everyone she knew. I will miss working with her and my thoughts are with her family.
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