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Joyce Delph Obituary
Joyce Marie Delph, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 26, 2025. Joyce had a deep love for the Lord. She especially loved going to yard sales and was known for insisting on stopping to look-no matter what.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Delph; her mother, Minnie Russell; and several siblings.
Joyce is survived by her children, Billy (Andrea) Knight, Tom (Sharon) Waltermyer, and Rick (Sydney) Waltermyer; along with many cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Hamblen Memory Gardens (5421 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Russellville, TN 37860) with Pastor Devin Hatfield officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Boys and Girls Club in Joyce's memory.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Joyce or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the Delph family with these arrangements.
400 S White Street, Athens, TN 37303
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