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Joyce Markolf Obituary

Joyce McGaughey Markolf FORT MILL - Joyce McGaughey Markolf, age 64, joined her soul mate, Bill, in heaven on October 21, 2013. Joy was born on January 4, 1949 in Louisville. KY. She graduated from Waggoner High School and attended the University of Louisville. She met and married her high school sweetheart, Bill, and together they formed and operated Markolf Enterprises, Inc. until his death in 2010. Joy is known as a Camelette in the Shriners, where Bill was active until his death. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Shirley and her two baby angels, Harry Joseph and Joleigh Christine. Joy is survived by three children, Beau (Monica) Markolf of Fort Mill, SC, Sarah Markolf of Fort Mill, SC and Brittany Stegall (Ken Ponder) of Lake Wylie, SC, in addition to her two brothers Gary (Jaime) McGaughey and Steve McGaughey of Louisville, KY and her sister Carole (Ron) Young of La Porte, Indiana. She was a loving "grammy" to her seven darlings, Amber, Will, Max, Dax, Ryleigh, Reagyn, and Bryce. There will be a celebration to honor Joy's life and her awaited reunion with Bill at the Red Fez Shriner's Club on Lake Wylie, SC on November 2, 2013 at 2:00. In the love and spirit they had for their Kentucky roots, the family will honor them at the celebration and ask all who wish to don their finest Kentucky Derby attire. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road,Greenville, SC 29605. Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton, NC is serving the Markolf family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Oct. 31, 2013.

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cindy aaron

November 1, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Praying for your family.

Sonny and Bev Hice

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2013, Beau, Sarah, and Brit, the entire Hice family is so very sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. Joy was a one of kind lady who is now with her true love, your Dad. They made an awesome couple with very large hearts. They worked hard and enjoyed all that life brought their way. They never met a stranger that they didn't like and shared with everyone. They will always be remembered and missed in so many ways by the enormous number of friends with which they shared the path of life.
Love, Sonny, Bev, Bill, Ginny, and Brad.

Suzy, Greg & Dylan McDonald

October 31, 2013

So sorry for your family's loss Britt....your mom was one classy lady and a wonderful person to be around....she will truly be missed.

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