Joyce McCallum
Gainesville - Joyce McCallum passed away Thursday November 12, 2020 at Haven Hospice from complications due to pneumonia. She was born August 11, 1929 at Alachua General Hospital joining her parents, Wade and Bessie and sister, Mary Zade. Joyce graduated from Gainesville High School in 1947 and in 1949 began a long, happy career at the Gainesville Sun, retiring in 2000. She thought of her colleagues at "The Sun" as her second family.
Throughout the years she was involved in Altrusa International, The Thomas Center Board of Directors, Red Hatters, Eastern Star, GHS Has-Beens, and Covenant Church. Joyce loved to travel and was always ready to take a cruise, a trip to New York, or visit with family and friends. She will be remembered as a kind, unjudgmental, loving soul.
Joyce is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Marilyn and Jimbo Mayfield of Fruitland Park, FL, her son, Tom of Gainesville, grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jay and Maya Mayfield of Germantown, MD, Bin Mayfield of Fruitland Park, FL, and her great granddaughter, Masie Mayfield of Germantown, MD.
Graveside Services will be held Monday November 23, 2020 at 1:30PM at Newberry Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Altrusa International of Gainesville, FL Inc. PO Box 358510, Gainesville, FL 32635-8510, Haven Hospice 4200 NW 90 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606, or Covenant Church 3111 NW 16th AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601. Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 S. Main ST Gainesville, FL 32601 www.milamfh.com

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2020.

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Lonetta Reynolds

November 22, 2020

I worked with Joyce for many years at The Gainesville Sun, She was always one of those people that lifted your sprits now matter what. She worked at the front desks and was always a joy to see when we took our Files around the building. I was so happy for her when she got to retire she was one of the lucky ones. She got to spend her time doing what she wanted and that is what we all should do. She did come back from time to time and say hello. That was always cool and everyone was happy to see her. She will be missed. She was one of the sweetest kindest people you could ever know. May she rest in peace.

Karen Owens

November 21, 2020

We are heartbroken over Joyce’s passing. R.I.P. dear Joyce. We love you!

Karen Owens

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Toniette Hathcock

November 21, 2020

It was a pleasure working with Joyce at the Gainesville Sun.
Deepest Sympathy to the family.

Peggy Olive

November 20, 2020

Robbie

November 20, 2020

Joyce was a dear lady, and friend. She was a wealth of "Old Gainesville" knowledge, and a treasure to all who knew her. She was kind and generous, and I could always count on finding her Christmas Card in my mailbox. I will miss that, and I will miss Joyce and her beautiful soul. Gainesville won't be the same her lovely smile.

Peggy Olive

November 20, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always and remember your fun-loving, faithful, kind, generous and loving spirit!

Cindy Baxley

November 19, 2020

Rest in peace my dear friend. We had some really good times together. You were really a true friend and you will be missed. I love , I will never forget you. Cindy Baxley

Kristen Burke

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Carol Ann Campbell

November 19, 2020

Joyce, a classy lady and friend. I am so glad that we knew each other and will treasure the many fond memories I have of her. Joyce will be missed by many for her kind words, deeds, love of God, family, friends, community, gardening and animals. Rest Easy and Till We Meet Again. My love, Carol

Sandra

November 18, 2020

Joyce was a kind soul, steadfast friend, and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will truly be missed.

Mitch McCallum

November 18, 2020

Aunt Joyce will be sincerely missed. I remember her being such a positive force as a marvelous Aunt to Doug and me as well as such a fantastic Mom to Marilyn and Tommy. She made the best Cole Slaw ever and I remember sharing Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for lunch. She was also the first and only one I’ve ever seen that added Grape Jelly to the Grilled Cheese Sandwiches . She was such a great person and will be missed.

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