Joyce DeLara Obituary
Joyce, a Clarksville native, was born on June 6, 1953 to Robert and Ruby Gaither. She grew up in Cumberland Heights and retired from Josten's. Joyce loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to antique stores, collecting cookie jars, and changing a wrong turn when driving into a great adventure.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, David Gaither and Terry Gaither; and fur-baby, Patch. Joyce is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jeffrey DeLara; son, Jonathan DeLara and wife Bethany; grandchildren: Alexzandria DeLara, Isabel DeLara, and Caitlin Baggett; brother, Harold Gaither and wife Margie; and sister, Carolyn Wayman.
Please visit Joyce's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
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424 Franklin St., Clarksville, TN 37040
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