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Joyce Compton Obituary
HEPHZIBAH, GA - Joyce Marie Philyaw Compton, age 79, of Bell Drive, in Hephzibah died at her home on Sunday, November 1, 2009.
Mrs. Compton was cremated and all services will be private.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, William L. Compton; daughter, JoLee Marie Long; son, William Lee Compton, Jr., grandchildren, Mark Long, David Scott Compton, Rebecca Diana Green, Jessica Compton, Alicia Marie Compton; brothers, Rev. Robert Philyaw and Laverne Philyaw.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Compton Reese; her parents, Guy and Marie Crawford Philyaw, brother, Norman Philyaw and sister, Lona Philyaw.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1899 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA, 30904 or online at www.alz.org.
Courtesy announcement by The McDougald Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
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Anne Whitney
November 4, 2009
Uncle Bill and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Joyce. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Al and Anne Compton Whitney
Caroline Sullivan
November 4, 2009
Uncle Bill,
We are so sorry to hear about aunt Joyce. We know how much you will miss her. Our sympathy goes out to you and the family.
Van and Caroline (Compton) Sullivan
David Vining
November 2, 2009
Bill, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David Vining and Family.
David Vining
November 2, 2009
Bill, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David Vining and Family.
November 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim & Jan Clarke
jerry melton
November 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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