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Joyce MINKINS-SWINTON Obituary
Joyce was a very fun-loving and joyous person who was always a delight to be around. She had a lovely smile and would never say no to anyone who needed her. She loved all sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys.
We are so thankful to God for the years we shared with her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. We find comfort in knowing she is now resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Walter James, John Wayne and George Edward Minkins, Jr.
She leaves to treasure her precious memories, her sisters, Hestoria Banks, of Chicago, III., Geraldine Moore, of Columbus, Ga., Doressa Lucas, of Timberlake, N.C., Nora West and Evelyn Ruttley, both of Williamsburg; her brothers, Ronnie Minkins of Hampton and Mark Minkins and Jerry Minkins, both of Williamsburg; her 16 nieces and nephews; her four aunts; her two uncles; her special friend, William Crew; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Little Zion Baptist Church, with the Rev. Linwood T. Gatling officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and Mrs. Swinton may be viewed only in the church on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. until the hour of her service. Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Joyce MINKINS-SWINTON
Karen Roberts
March 24, 2010
My prayers and thoughts of love goes out to the entire Minkins family. Joyce was always kind and willing to share her time and wisdom to me during my teenage years. I will always remember her. Love Karen Roberts.
Marcell Jones
March 23, 2010
Aunt Joyce,
I am really going to miss you. I know that you are watching down on me and our family. May God Bless your soul and I love you and miss you very much Auntie
Marcell(SNOOKS), Tamara, Bryant, Branden
neile johnson
March 19, 2010
joyce, you were an amazing friend. i love you and i will always mis you. neile johnson
March 18, 2010
Evelyn and the Minkins family. I am sorry for your loss my god bless you all. Evelyn you know if you every need to talk I am only a phone call alway.your special friend Pat Harris
Wallace and Beulah Davis
March 18, 2010
Minkins Family,
We were shocked to learn of Joyce's passing. We remember her as the #1 Dallas Cowboys fan. Wallace and she would hold their usual debate about Dallas and Washington whenever they would see each other. Joyce knew that she could get my assistance at anytime.
We loved Joyce for the sweet, kind and fun person she will always be remembered as.
Hold tight to the fond memories of Joyce for they will keep her close and help you get through.
Be encouraged and blessed.
Celestine,Justine,Larry Walters
March 17, 2010
Our Prayers are with you'll. We will miss cuz smiling face. We love you'll, Celestine, Justine, and Larry
Vernon Roane
March 17, 2010
To Minkins-Swinton Family, I personally would like to say I am truely sorry for the loss of your love one. I lived across the street from Joyce, and we talked and shared laughs all the time. I am going to miss that smiling face of hers and her will to help anyone. I work with Mark, and Brother I am truely sorry! But May GOD hold her now, and keep her in your hearts forever,because I will never forget her. AMEN.
marcus crandell
March 17, 2010
"I didnt know Joyce I was goin threw the obituarys and read up on her . My thoughs go out to the family she seems like a very loving person sorry 4 your lost take care.. Marcus Crandell from Hampton
Penny Bartlett
March 17, 2010
Nora, Jerry and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories of your sister be forever with you. God Bless.
Misha White
March 17, 2010
Joyce your passing was a shock to me....You were always a Joy to see, everytime we crossed each others path you were so full of love...and for that I say Thank you..R.I.P. cousin..you may be gone but definately not forgotten..Love you Joyce!!
LaJuan Insley
March 17, 2010
Jerry, Nora and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Know that she is in a better place. My prayers to you all. I miss seeing you Jerry and Nora. I think the world of both of you.
LaJuan
Michael Evans Sr.
March 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I remember how Joyce always had a kind word and a sweet spirit.
Always remember the good times you shared with her over the years.
Love to all of you,
Michael Evans
Yorktown, Virginia
Evelyn Grice
March 17, 2010
I had the pleasure to meet Joyce once our organization came together under one umbrella (Recreation Sports). When I told her my name, she told me that she would remember it because she had a sister named Evelyn as well. The working bond we had will never be forgotten. She was a very pleasant person and her smile would just light up the world. We always would get on each other during football season when Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins played. Everyone that knew her knew she was a true "die-hard" Cowboys fan. I would always tell her, your team will win one game and my team will win the other. We just left it like that, even though neither one of us knew the outcome. I will truly missed Joyce because now I do not have a friend to discuss the outcome of the game. God had plans for her! God bless the family! Evelyn Grice
Lorin Willis
March 17, 2010
Aunt Joyce will definitely be missed!! The Family Cookouts will not be the same without her. My prayers are with her family. I love all of you!!
March 16, 2010
TO my friend Evelyn and Family,Love lives on forever in the heart. May you find comfort in memories and strenght in each other's love throughout this very difficult time,knowing that the ONE you love is home now,free at peace and in the presence of GOD. Bettie&James Boddie (newport news va.)
Brenda Huggett
March 16, 2010
My prayers to Joyce's family and many friends. I worked with her at DOIM. She really cheered me up so many times at work. I will always remember her beautiful smile.
March 16, 2010
My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Joyce and I worked together at DOIM for over 15 years, we became friends and stayed in touch over the years. Her smile and pleasant disposition will be missed. May GOD continue to Bless the family. John Lee
Irvin Johnson
March 16, 2010
My prayers to the minkins family God bless you all and it was a joy knowing Joyce,From the Johnson family Annetona(Toni), Renne,Irvin Johnson
March 16, 2010
My prayers to the Minkins family. I love you all and if there is anything that I can do for you at anytime, please let me know.
Germaine Johnson
March 16, 2010
Football season will never be the same again without Dallas' number one fan walking the area in her Dallas gear ready to take up the "trash talk" against any team playing her boys, especially the "deadskins". I will always treasure and remember the many, many memories with a smile. That is what made us the friends that we were until the end. RIP Joyce. I will miss you.
Joe DeLaigle
March 16, 2010
Joyce will be missed by all of her co-workers. I worked with Joyce for six years and considered her a good friend and a constant source of joy.
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