Eva "Joyce" Smart

Eva "Joyce" Smart obituary

Eva "Joyce" Smart

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Dec

12

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11:00 a.m.

Shiloh Cemetery

College Ave, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

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Eva Smart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Lady Lake on Dec. 8, 2025.
Eva "Joyce" Smart (Granny) passed away on December 5th, 2025, at her home in Lady Lake, Florida. She was born on April 26th, 1934, in Wayne, West Virginia, daughter of the late Pearly and Letha Staley. She moved to Florida in 1949, where she spent the remainder of her life.

Joyce spent more than 29 years traveling across the United States in her motorhome. She loved fishing, boating, birdwatching, and rock-hunting.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Thomas "Leroy" Smart, her son Randy Lee Smart and her sister, Mary Garrett.

Joyce's memory will be cherished by her significant other, John Knowles; her son, Joe Smart (Jane) of Summerfield; her grandsons Tommy (Jessica) of Fruitland Park and Brandon (Tiffany) of Fruitland Park; her five great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Brianna, Brayden, Koen, and McKenzie; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Shiloh Cemetery on Friday, December 12th, at 11:00 a.m.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

12

Service

11:00 a.m.

Shiloh Cemetery

College Ave, Fruitland Park, FL 34731

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.