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Joyce Tarte Obituary
She was born January 10, 1943 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Walter Zane Morgan and Lucille Berry Morgan.
Joyce worked at Myrtle Beach High School for many years and was a bus driver for the school and Myrtle Beach Seahawks Athletic Department. Also, she was a waitress for over 30 years at the Longhorn Steakhouse, and worked at Treasure Island Golf.
She is survived by her children, Robin T. Causey and husband, Ray, of Conway, Clifton "Tiger" Tarte, III and wife, Beverly, Greg "Debo" Tarte and wife, Sheri, both of Myrtle Beach; her three sisters, Cherie Compton and Judy Morgan, both of Myrtle Beach, and Morgan Morgan of Sanford, Fla.; her two brothers, Zane Morgan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Jon Morgan of St. Augustine, Fla.; and her five grand-children, Morgan Causey, Jay Causey, Jackson Causey, Joshua Tarte, and Justin Reitz.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2011 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home with Dr. Wayne Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Southeastern Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 11 until 1 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Myrtle Beach Seahawks Athletic Department, care of Myrtle Beach High School, 3302 Robert Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Tarte
Cissy Berry
February 7, 2011
Hello, My name is Cissy Berry and I am Joyces's oldest daughter. It's so hard for all of us to believe that she is gone.We was loved by so many people and will be remembered for her laughter, jokes and making no one ever feel like a stranger to our family. She is now resting in peace. Thanks to everyone that has touched all of our hearts. My number is 843-997-1348. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we learn to heal. GOD Bless you. Sincerely, Cissy Berry
January 23, 2011
Dear Robin, Tiger, Debo and the whole Morgan family, I am so sorry to hear of Joyce passing. Just got the information last night. I have such fond memories of you all, great times and great food at your house. Joyce was a blessing to know and love. My prayers are with you all.
Dreama Osborne
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert "Coach" Brennan
January 20, 2011
With deepest sympathy. Your mom will be greatly missed.
Tammy Watson
January 20, 2011
Robin, Tiger & Debo
I am so sorry to hear about your mother passing. I know that she was a very lucky woman to be loved by three wonderful children. Take care of yourselves and I pray that with each day that you find peace.
January 19, 2011
Robin, Tiger & Debo,
We just learned of your mother's passing. We will always remenber her from the Longhorn and then when we moved down the street from yall. We always had fun when we got our two families together. Please know that we will keep your family in our prayers and as we "Greeks" say, "May her memory be eternal."
John & Marti Costas, Florence, SC
Susan Morgan
January 19, 2011
Joyce, I put Your Photo here on the "LEGACY GUEST BOOK" and took off of My Main Page on Facebook. I know You understand and can see that it tears me up to keep looking You right in the eye at this time. Joyce, I will Miss You Terribly Forever... Goodbye for now.
I Love You....
Your Sister & The One You Raised after Our Parent's Died.
Susan E. Morgan a/k/a Morgan Morgan
"JOYCE MORGAN TARTE"
JOYCE TARTE
January 19, 2011
Jeff Usher
January 19, 2011
Robin, Tiger and Debo,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I think back to the fun times we all had at the Longhorn and at your house and how Joyce would be right in the middle of it. Please lean on God's grace and peace at this difficult time and know that your mom is in a better place. God bless you and all your family.
Martha Harris Castellano
January 18, 2011
To the entire family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joyce was a wonderful person. She will definitely be missed. I pray that God sends angels to comfort you all at this difficult time in your lives.
Ginger Gunter
January 18, 2011
To the family of a wonderful woman, Joyce, I pray God sends you comforting angels during this difficult time. I loved Joyce as did all who knew her. Her friends were blessed to have had her. May the peace that transends understanding surround you.
Claudia Curley Macklen
January 18, 2011
Judy, Cherrie & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss,Joyce will be missed. May God bless you and you family through this difficult time.
JAnn Cundiff
January 17, 2011
Our love and prayers are with each of you. My husband and I will remember her forever as a friend. I worked with her for 14 years at MBHS and so sorry to hear of her passing.
Beth Simpson
January 17, 2011
Cliff, Allen and I are so sorry to hear of your loss; mothers are so special. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 17, 2011
I will always cherish the many great memories from the Longhorn. Joyce will always be a very special part of those memories.
I learned much from her and will miss her deeply.
Skip Ritch (Myrtle Beach)
Judy Long
January 17, 2011
Robin,Tiger and Debo,
God will surely bless you all during this time of tremendous loss. Joyce brought sunshine everywhere she went. Bud and I enjoyed her so much when we would go to the Longhorn and no matter how tuff things got for him Joyce would make him smile. She will be missed.
Love to you all,
Sandy Clark
January 17, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Doug & Kathy Johnson
January 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terri Marinaro
January 17, 2011
I left an entry on msfh.net and also wanted to leave one here. I loved Joyce very much, just as I love all of you who are now grieving her loss. Just because distance and life has separated us, does not mean my love for each and every one of you ever diminished. My heart and prayers are with all of you. Terri Marinaro
Cheryl Todd
January 17, 2011
I extend my heartfelt prayers and compassion to the family at this time of sorrow.I was truly blessed to have Joyce come into my life when I was a teenager. Her work ethic,motherly skills,dry humor and zest for life are just a few of the things I admired. May the Angels of Compassion wrap each of you tightly in their wings in the coming days of sorrow.
Charles Ann Parker
January 16, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Cleveland Sanders
January 16, 2011
Joyce was a great friend & a part of our family for over twenty years. She was always ready to help anyone in need & provided food & clothing for many students at MBHS. She will be greatly missed.
rosie morgan
January 16, 2011
my prayers and thoughs go out to my family. we are here for each other.
Rhonda Ray- Jackson
January 16, 2011
I am so, so sorry. Joyce is always going to be an example of encouragement, hard work and sacrificial love. She has "raised the bar" for all of us. Much love and prayers to all of her family.
Shawn Pitman
January 16, 2011
Joyce was my bus driver when I was in 4th grade, she was such a wonderful woman, she was a mentor as well as a friend to me throughout my school years. I just loved her, she will truly be missed. Sweet Tarte thanks for all the memories and fun..
Sylvia Divine
January 16, 2011
Robin and family, Jack and I are so sorry for your loss, she was a lovely person, positive and fun. We will all miss her and we pray that you wil be granted God's peace which pass all understanding.
Rick, Sabina, & Blake Holt
January 16, 2011
Robin, Cliff, Debo and Families,
We are praying for all of you. Your mother was a wonderful person and she is in heaven now with our Lord. May God was over all of you and hold on to everything your Mother gave you. God Bless you all.
Fifi Knowles
January 16, 2011
Robin and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Bill and Fifi Knowles
John Barnes
January 16, 2011
To Cherie and the Morgan and Tarte Families: I am so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. From the MBHS days to the Longhorn are such good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John Barnes
January 16, 2011
Robin, Tiger and Debo: I will always miss her and love her. She was a great friend. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Rachel Koontz
386 Bassett Heights Rd.
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-3220
January 16, 2011
Dear Robin, Debo and Tiger: I'll always miss her and love her. She was a great friend. My heart is just broken over her death. My greatest sympathy.
-Rachel Koontz
386 Bassett Heights Road
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-3220
Kim Mishoe-Bodkin
January 16, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers
Miriam Sellers
January 16, 2011
Robin, Ray, & Family, please know that I am very sorry for your loss, please know that you are and will be in my prayers.
Thomas, Kim & Sydney Anne Floyd
January 16, 2011
Robin, Ray and Family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is always hard to lose a parent and during the days to come, God will guide you and keep you in his grace.
January 16, 2011
Robin, Tiger & Debo, I have you all in my prayers. Ms. Joyce is a very special person in the hearts of anyone who knew her. She touch more people that she every knew.
Denise Chestnut Triece
Ramona Smart
January 16, 2011
Cherie Compton and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ramona
Ronnie Bourne
January 16, 2011
Robin, Tiger, Debo & families
Each of you remain in my thoughts and prayers in what I am sure is one of the hardest times in your lives. I pray that God the Father Almighty continues to hold each of you in the palm of his hand and grants you Peace, Comfort & everlasting Understanding. Love to each of you.
Cindy Jackson
January 16, 2011
Robin and family - Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and that God will give you peace and comfort during this time. We love you all!
Maurice, Cindy, Shelley and Katheryn
January 16, 2011
Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are extended to all.
Don, Tommy and Beth Bruton
Mike & Diane Johnson
January 16, 2011
To the family of Joyce,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your love one. Joyce was truely an example of one who had great passion for life. Every person she met was extented a smile and love of life. She will be greatly missed. Our lives were blessed by knowing her. She would always serve us at Longhorn Steakhouse. We have such fond memories of her. We will keep you in our prayers. Hold on to the precious memories. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
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