Joyce Jean Farhat obituary, 1930-2013

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Joyce Jean Farhat

1930 - 2013

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JIM MICHAUD

June 14, 2025

This evening, I just finished reading a fine book on the life of the Sheik, authored by Brian Solomon. As expected, the tales of a true wrestling legend, and one of my favorites, brought great enjoyment to me. But I was equally, if not more, impressed in the reading about Joyce, here and there, in the book. She struck me as being a beautiful, kind, smart, and loyal LADY, who was more than worthy of the kind words spoken of her person, and the abundant respect that she received from many.

DAWN CASEY

December 21, 2013

I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF JOYCE AND THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AND OUR SORORITY DAYS TOGETHER. SHE WAS A VERY DEAR PERSON TO ME AS WAS HER WHOLE FAMILY. I AM SURE SHE IS HAPPY TO BE BACK WITH SHIEK AND HER PARENTS AT HOME. MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL .
DAWN CASEY (CLEARWATER, FL.

Doug and Karen Thornton

December 9, 2013

Many fond memories of Joyce and her enthusiasm and love of life. One great lady with true heart. Our condolences to all of her family.

Karen Carter

December 7, 2013

I only got to meet Joyce once, and she was really sweet. She treated me just like a friend or family member. You are now in the presence of The Lord.

Brad McFarlin

December 7, 2013

Joyce and her husband The Sheik were the very first "important" people in professional wrestling to help me get started in the business. They were always kind, and I'll never forget it...

Brad McFarlin

Debbie Farhat

December 5, 2013

I will always remember Aunt Joyce as a loving aunt who was full of energy and showed her emotions easily...God bless her and her family now and always.

Cindy Davis

December 4, 2013

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." This is my favorite quote from an old headstone I came across through my work. I believe this to be true as Joyce will always bring loving memories to her family and friends, yet our hearts will continue to ache for some time.

December 3, 2013

Dear Nancy and Judy,
I have many happy memories of going to the "Oasis" with my sister, Virginia, and school classmates. I have pictures of dancing with Sherry Harding and just having a good time. Have really missed Joyce and the Sheik and the fun they brought into our young lives.
God Bless you and your family.
Margaret (Mattson) Travis, Williamston, MI

Ramon Russell

December 3, 2013

Sorry, to hear about the Farhat loss, you are in my prayers.

Mark Farhat

December 2, 2013

To the Farhat family and relatives,I am sorry to hear about the passing of cousin Joyce.When I was at a meet in florida with Dan the Beast Severn alot of the wrestlers were saying great things about cousin Joyce,the Sheik and you whole family. May she rest in peace. Mark Farhat

Les Pomerville

December 2, 2013

Eternal Rest Grant to her, Lord, and may Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her; May she Rest in Peace!

Christine Felton

December 2, 2013

Aunt Joyce
I will always remember your strength, courage and faith. You had so much life to give.
Love you
Chrissy

Angela & Don Maki

December 2, 2013

Love, prayers, and sympathy to and for her entire family!!

December 2, 2013

We were sorry to hear about the loss of Joyce. Joe and I have many memories of her and Sheik. Loved visiting with her our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Love Joe&Pattie Wieber

Janet Hayduk

December 1, 2013

What an amazing woman and amazing spirit. She took my sons, along with myself and made us feel a part of the wrestling family. I am so sorry for all our loss! What a difference she made and the lives she touched!

Renee French

December 1, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family of this fantastic woman who was always smiling. I was so blessed to have met her and spend time with her. She will be missed. Love to all.

Gregory Jarous

December 1, 2013

My Deepest sympathy to the Farhat family,Joyce you will be missed. Tell Uncle Sheik hello and enjoy the next faze of life. Sheik was a wonderful friend of my father especially around the time of his death. May God Bless you All.

andrew oppenheim

December 1, 2013

RIP. May whatever gods watches over your family be with you during this troubling times. Thank you for all the time your family spent with me in my house on my television.

Joyce Rice

December 1, 2013

Sorry for your loss...I am going to miss her smile and friendship...she was an awesome Lady R.I.P

Lorraine Disbrow

December 1, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chuck Nobis

December 1, 2013

You were a true Princess, God Bless You.

Joe

December 1, 2013

Hi

Jeremy Myers

November 30, 2013

i'm so sorry for your loss

Charles Zuber

November 30, 2013

The Farhat name and legacy will live on forever, thank you for the years and years of entertainment. Peace and Love.

November 30, 2013

Dear Aunt Joyce and beloved friend To Mary. We loved you dearly and miss you so. Our wonderful memories will be with us forever. Our prayers to your famiky.
Mary and all the kids of Leaping Larry Chene

Ken "Zoltan" Jugan

November 30, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Farhat family. Joyce always treated me the greatest and was responsible to bringing me to Detroit to shoot photos at the wrestling matches when I was very young. She treated me with the utmost respect and was always friendly. She will be greatly missed. May God grant her eternal rest and peace.

Brian Trinidad

November 30, 2013

my deepest condolences to Sabu and his entire family.

Jamie Simpson

November 30, 2013

I was fortunate enough to meet Joyce at a few AWWL shows and she was a class act . It was a very big honor for me . She treated me very well and I'll always cherish the conversations we had . My condolences go out to all of the family . Jamie Simpson , Kalamazoo

Jerry Jaffe

November 30, 2013

Rest in peace Joyce. When I worked for you and The Sheik you always treated me extremely well! My condolences to the entire family! Jerry Jaffe

Carlos Suarez

November 30, 2013

This passing closes a wonderful chapter to Joyce and Ed's long wrestling career, hoping that wrestler Sabu, who is the nephew to Ed and Joyce, will be comforted knowing the fans have indeed enjoyed their presence in life. Descanse en paz.

Mark Dodaro

November 30, 2013

Rest In Peace

Mo

November 30, 2013

my deepest sympathies to Sabu and his family.

Tony Delmonte

November 30, 2013

Rest in peace to a great lady. I am so proud that you had a great husband and a great nephew and friend of mine and my wife Connie. My very deepest condolences and you will indeed be missed. From tony delmonte and Connie Pham (Minneapolis, mn)

Al Friend

November 30, 2013

Sad to hear of Joyce's passing. Rest in Peace , my Friend

Leonard Sims

November 30, 2013

I am a long-time Wrestling Fan from West Virginia. I saw The Sheik on TV and could not believe what I saw. He was an amazing performer. I was fortunate that I was able to see him live in Beckley, WV when he appeared in the Poffo's ICW (INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING) and wrestled Randy "Machoman" Savage. May God be watching over your Family at this difficult time.

John Calkins

November 30, 2013

I. Am sorry for your. Lost I am a big wresling fan I keep you and your family in my prayer

November 30, 2013

rest in peace sweet lady u wil b e missed by all walks of life .. patricia curtis [wooster, oh]

Bobby Strouss

November 30, 2013

Joyce was always like a mother to me. Every time I would see her at a show, I would go out of my way to say hello to her, and spend as much of my time with her. She would always be sure to ask if I needed anything, or even if I wanted to see anything during other shows.....We discussed pretty much everything about life. I will most definitely miss you, Joyce!

Terry Dart

November 29, 2013

Rest in peace Joyce, you will be missed.

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