Joyce Jardon Wideman
Joyce Jardon Wideman
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Joyce Wideman Obituary
Joyce charmed her way into many hearts beginning May 20, 1923. She charmed her way into the arms of the Master on April 1, 2010.
Joyce was the first-born child of the late Freeman and Bell Mae Jones Jardon. She was the last surviving of siblings Freeman Jr., Cath-erine, Dorothy, Minnie Pearl, Geneva Jardon and Arizona Hendricks Johnson.
Joyce married Char-lie W. Wideman (C.W.) in 1945. They became the proud parents of four children, Charlie Ray, Dorothy Faye, Ronald Wayne and Stevy Don. The family circle was broken with the death of her oldest son, Charlie Ray, in 1970; with the death of her youngest son, Stevy Don, in 1987; with the death of her husband, C.W., in 1991; and with the death of her granddaughter, Chelene Wideman, in 2005.
Joyce attended the Tyler public schools and Sweatt's Beauty College. Even when it was unfashionable, she worked outside the home, and pursued entrepreneurial ventures. She was employed by Imperial American Corp., The Clairmont Tyler and East Texas Medical Center, nee Medical Center Hospital. She also worked as a licensed cosmetologist and spent countless years providing home health services. She and her husband operated John Williams Barbeque, Porters Café and Wideman & Sons Asphalt Paving Co. Joyce had a passion for purchasing and wearing elegant and uniquely designed hats, which she wore with "hat a tude," photography, traveling and baking delicious cakes.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Dorothy and son-in-law Raymond Davis; son, Ronald Wideman; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Wideman; grandchildren, Regina Wilson, Chantele Wideman, Nicole Williams, Shanita Wideman-Walker and Chad Wideman; great-grandchildren, Ashley Harris, Reginald Harris, Adrienne McGee, Kennedy Griffin, Keith Harrell Jr., Chalyse Perry, Llewellyn Wickware, Jaelon Wickware, Jardon Wideman, Landon Wilkerson; special friend, Henry Hart; and devoted nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.
The family will receive friends during a musical wake on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Brooks-Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors at 302 N. Ross Ave., Tyler. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Tyler.
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April 19, 2010
We Love and miss you Mama Joyce!
Love your two Favorite Great Grandkids!
Kj and Chalyse
tyra richards
April 17, 2010
To the entire wideman family our heart goes out to you during this time of bereavement. Aunt Joyce was a beautiful lady and will be truly missed.
Love,
The Crawford Family
Chantele
April 14, 2010
We will always let our lights shine for you!
Rose Johnson-King
April 12, 2010
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
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Cheryl Celestin
April 9, 2010
To Dorothy and the entire Wideman Family,
Please accept my heart-felt condolences. I know your hearts are saddened by this great loss. Ms. Wideman was truly a woman of dignity and class. I had the priviledge of viewing her 'hat collection" what style!!! But most importantly I experienced her warm hospitality, her youthful demeanor and her sweet spirit, she was truly a gift from God.
Dorothy, as I said to you a few days ago, "If prayers could have kept Ms. Wideman here, she'd still be with us." But she declared months ago she was ready to go. God simply gave you a few months to enjoy her wit, her courage and her love.
You are so bless to have had a wonderful mother and friend.
Love you and praying for your family
Michael Fielek
April 9, 2010
Dorothy,
I am sorry for your loss. I didn't know your mom, but I knew you from your time here at the MPSC. She raised a wonderful daughter, so she must have been a wonderful person herself.
Kindest regards,
Michael Fielek, Michigan
Teresa & Lee Williams
April 8, 2010
Ron, Dorothy and Raymond,
The light of your Mom, "Joyce" will forever shine and glow in the eyes of her family and of the many people who loved her. I always admired her smile, and loved being in her presence.
Dorothy, you are one of the best daughters any mother would want. I know Joyce is smiling down at you today, tomorrow, forever. We pray everyday for you and family. Hope to be with you soon.
Love you,
April 8, 2010
"Aunt Fay,"
It didn't take long for us to come to know your mother as "Momma Joyce," as she provide love, advice, guidance, etc., as any good momma would. She changed all of our lives...for the better. Robert & Marcia Ford & KJ
Joan Clemmons-Brooks
April 8, 2010
Dear Dorothy,
May the peace of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ keep and sustain you during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Joan Clemmons-Brooks
Lansing, MI
Sandra Philpott-Burke
April 8, 2010
Dorothy,
As I indicated to you earlier, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "Ms. Joyce", as I loved to call her, was one classy lady with the most beautiful hats. Treasure the memories of the wonderful times that you spent together. We know you loved her but God loved her too. Now He has given her eternal rest...no more pain, just His eternal peace. Lean on Him and He will order your steps as He comforts you.
The Burkes (Bill and Sandra)
Pamela Seawright
April 8, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family. Your mom had a wonderful life.
Doris Wilson
April 7, 2010
Dear Dorothy:
Mom will always be special in my heart and memories. The unspeakable hospitality she showered upon me when I visited the two of you in Tyler. She took me everywhere and anywhere in Tyler to look at condos. I was like a little kid in a candy store as she showed me her hat collection and how her shoes matched. STYLE and ELEGANCE, as well as her kindness to serve others is what I will remember the most. I will always love her as I do you. My favorite picture of Mom is the one of her in the red hat. My warmest blessings and prayers for your next journey my friend.
Dorothy Sanford
April 7, 2010
May the memories of your mom always make you smile. Take care.
Mavis Oudkerk
April 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vanessa Henderson-McFarland
April 7, 2010
To Chantele & Kieth & the rest of the family....I loved Mrs. WIdeman's spirit and her charm. She was an amazing lady. My thoughts are with you during this time. Having just laid daddy to rest, I could not take attending another funeral...I just wanted to reiterate that she was loved by so many. There will never be another like her and now she is in that great cloud of witnesses. May God's peace see you through this most difficult time.
April 7, 2010
Dorothy, God be with you and your family you are in our prayers. Take care.
Hazel
Aminta Daves
April 7, 2010
My heart and prayers are with the family.
Don Watson
April 7, 2010
Dorothy, you have been a "role model" Daughter to your highly respected Mother. You were perfect complements to each other.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and Brother Raymond, and your family.
Respectfully,
Don ('65 EJS)
Montreal & Tiffany Veasey
April 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 7, 2010
Aunt Joyce was a wonderful and very gracious lady. She cared for all whom she came in contact with. Her heart was made to serve anyone in need. She will be missed by all who had a special place in her heart.
Praise God for her longevity on this earth. Thank God for taking her home to rest.
Love You Dot. Jacqueline
Sylvia Dennis
April 6, 2010
Dorothy, may the memories of your mother bring you great joy in the days ahead. God bless you and your family.
Marian Whetsell
April 6, 2010
To Chantele, Keith and Chalyse(a little Chelene)my heart goes out to all of you. And yes, to Ronald and all the rest of the family, look to hills from whence come your help. I too will miss Ms. Joyce and her sweet spirit. She was always impeccably attired & had a kind word to say to me. Mary Ella, I know your heart is hurting too. Love all of you.
Marian Richardson Whetsell & family
Sharon Johnson Peevy
April 6, 2010
Ronald we were so sorry to read about the passing of you beautiful Mom. She was a classy lady. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that you will all see her again. She is resting in God's care.
Rose Bowens
April 6, 2010
April 06, 2010
Dorothy Fay and Ronald,
You are in my prayers. I loved her too.
Loved and prayers,
Rose Clark Bowens
Verdell Clay and family
April 6, 2010
Ms. Wideman was a dear friend to my mother and family. We send our condolsence to the Wideman family. May God bless you all forever and always
April 6, 2010
To the Wideman Family, we extend our heart-felt sympathy to you and all of your loved ones.
James Weldon and Carolyne Johnson
Rossie Sherfield Johnson
April 6, 2010
To Ronald, Shanita,Jardon,Merlyin and Dorothy My prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Mrs Wideman was a wonderful lady and it was my great pleasure to have known her, her grace and beauty I shall never forget. God Bless You All
With Love
Rose Sherfield Johnson and Family
April 6, 2010
Dorothy Fay & Ron: Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time.
The Fields & Starks Family
Beverly Garrett
April 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give the family the strength and comfort that you need during this time of bereavement.
Ann Carney Bradford
April 6, 2010
Ronald, Dorothy and Raymond and to all of your extended family members, I extend my deepest sympathy. Keeping you in prayer and in my thoughts.
April 6, 2010
Hazel Doe
April 6, 2010
Dorothy,
I am sorry to hear about your Mother, God be with you in this time of grief our prayers are with you
April 6, 2010
Dorothy, May God continue to keep you and your family in His care.
Brinda W. Sedgwick
Priscilla Gardner-Price
April 6, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 6, 2010
Time Will Pass . . .
Moments Will Fly . . .
But My Love for You, My Mother, Will Never Die.
With All My Love,
Your Daughter
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