Joy L. Howard
1963 - 2020
Joy L. Howard
1963 - 2020
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BORN
1963
DIED
2020
Joy Howard Obituary
Knoxville - Joy L. Howard 57, departed this life at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, August 5, 2020.
Born November 29, 1963 to the parents, Sandra Tate and George O. Tate Sr.
Preceded in death sisters, Vickie A. Tate, Geraldine Tate; brother, George O. Tate Jr.; father, George O. Tate, Sr.
Survivors, daughter, Wayverly Scott; grandson, Gianni McDonald; mother, Sandra Tate, Knoxville; siblings, Kelley Tate, Wendy Tate and Terri (Pete) Smith; several nieces, Imiyah Tate, Paris Tate and Zoe' Tate; nephews, Kerry Tate, Mark Hatchett, Caron Cannon, Michael McGillis, Aben Smith, Dekeys Tate, Amaurie Smith, Matthew Tate, Sharlene Johnson and family; uncles, June (Ruby) Wilson, Hugh Wilson; a host of wonderful friends and relatives.
Family wishes to thank the nursing staff and medical staff at Fort Sanders Medical Center.
Family will receive friends, 2:00-2:30 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 2:30 p.m., Bishop Zack Flack, Eulogist.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
www.jarnigansmortuary.com
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Crystal Davis Williams
August 1, 2024
Just wanted to remember our birthdays. Two days apart. Just want you to know that you're always in my thoughts, especially around that time of year. REST IN PEACE
Sheila T Lindsey
July 31, 2022
I miss you so much! You always greeted me, as if you hadn´t seen me in 5 years. Your funny, happy go lucky attitude and snappy replies were a breath of fresh air. You will always be in the bank of my memory.
crystal davis williams
August 18, 2020
Just got the news. So sad to hear. I pray you are resting in our Heavenly father's arms. We sure have some laughs over the years. We didn't always agree but we always got along. Waverly I pray for your strength during this difficult time.
Rev. Rose Clark
August 9, 2020
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Edna McDonald
August 9, 2020
She was a dear friend more like a Sister thanks for seeing after my youngan while he was in your City. Love you Joy you will be missed and I promise you don't have to worry about our baby Gianni.
Debra Kincaide
August 9, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Tabatha Bingham
August 8, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Connie Drake and family
August 8, 2020
Fly high my childhood friend you will be missed By all. May God continue to bless the Tate family at this hard time
Sheila Gail
August 8, 2020
Way-Way, No words can or will comfort you during this grievous period, so I will just wrap you in Love.
Your Mother Truly Loved Her Baby.....And always counted you as a Blessing. Cry until you’re done. Grief has no “Time Period!” Your wound will be raw for quite some time but “This Too Shall Pass.”
Keep Your Hand In The Winding Chain and Hold On.
Fervent Prayers Sent Up For You And “G,” Because He Will Really Miss His Nana.
Karen Robinson
August 8, 2020
Waverly I'm sorry to here about your mother and grandfather you have ny deepest sympathy I still love you girl
Karen Edwards
August 8, 2020
Im so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending love and prayers.
Freta Miller
August 8, 2020
My deepest condolences, you will be truly missed, RIP Joy,. A heart of gold, always a helping hand.
Evelyn Hill
August 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank Tate
August 8, 2020
R.I.P Ms.Joy you will be missed and we love you
Doris Mynatt
August 8, 2020
Wayverly I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother and Grandfather passing away. I know you are heartbroken!! I'm thinking about you and praying for you.
VERNE BAILEY
August 8, 2020
Joy was full of life and never met a stranger. My condolences to the family.
PHEE WILSON
August 7, 2020
JOY, THE NAME SPEAKS FOR ITSELF! THAT IS WHAT YOU BROUGHT ME EVERYTIME, I SAW YOU! BREAKS MY HEART TO KNOW YOUR EARTHLY PRESENCE HAS GONE, BUT TRULY YOUR SPIRIT REMAINS. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS REMINDING ME THAT IT WAS OKAY TO HAVE A BEST FRIEND/BIG BROTHER NAME GEORGE ORLANDO (BUBBY)TATE JR.
YOU GUYS WILL ALWAYS BE "FAM"! AGAIN, HEAVEN HAS SLID ANOTHER SOILDER IN. (R.I.H) JOY! TELL MY (BFF) BUBBY, IM STILL "RIDE R DIE" (091) AND I LOVE HIM!
WE WILL MEET BACK UP, ON THE OTHER SIDE. FAM BE STRONG! TRUST THE PROCESS! TRUST GOD! GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE, NOR FORSAKE US. I LOVE YALL....
PHEE WILSON
August 7, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beverly Moore
August 7, 2020
I remember when I first meet and Wayverly. Such a joy. I became G-Barbara. You will be missed. Rest In Peace.❣
Van, Beverly
Pastor Thomas & Angela Glenn
August 7, 2020
We offer sincere condolences to Sis. Sandra Tate and Family as they suffer the loss of another family member. We pray that God will strengthen, comfort and uplift you all as you go through this storm of life, looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
Jennifer Flack
August 7, 2020
My Heartfelt condolences to the Tate Family. My prayers are with you at this time.
Charlene
August 7, 2020
Joy worked for the Cochran family for many years and it was always a pleasure to see her and talk to her. I know that she loved her family very much as she would always talk to me about them. I am so sorry for your loss.
Charlene Barnes
Pam (Littlejohn) Harshaw
August 7, 2020
My dear friend Joy, who has been my friend since 3rd grade at Sarah Moore Greene. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. I'm going to miss you girl, my heart will be with you forever.
The Mattress Family
August 7, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Alsup(Stewart)
August 7, 2020
Sleep Easy Joy. My condolences to the family.
Melinda C Burns
August 6, 2020
I worked with Joy sometimes I really enjoyed working with her when I got to work with her.. She was a sweet & loving lady. She was really a good friend. She always made me laugh we had a great time working together.. Great coworker Rest high my friend.
Rev. Nancy Taylor Reid
August 6, 2020
To the Tate Family,
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
I pray that God will give you strength during this time.
I am praying that God will give you strength and peace.
Love to all.
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