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Joyce Marie Johnson McElroy Obituary

Joyce McElroy, age 79, passed on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at home with her beloved husband and friends by her side. A service is planned for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Gillies Funeral Home before making our way to Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joyce, please visit our floral store.

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Published by My Bellingham Now on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Lila Smith

February 22, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss. Joyce was such a wonderful person. I always knew when she was at the casino because of her laughter. Her name gor me was Lila Lane. I'll forever keep her notes on my bulletin board. She is dearly missed.

Betty Langwell

February 8, 2025

Dear Paul and family, I was so saddened to hear of Joyce's home going. Just wanted you to know many prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May God be your comfort and strength at this time. Joyce and Ron will now be neighbors again, in the same cemetery. May God's love and the prayers of others be with you. Sincerely, Betty Langwell Ankar Park

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