Joyce Snipes McLeese
Joyce Snipes McLeese
Obituary
Guest Book
Joyce McLeese Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Born in Franklin County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late George Dewey Snipes, Sr. and Ethel Phillips Snipes Dail. Joyce was a retired supervisor with Singer and was a sales associate with Avon for 48 years. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Beverly Murphy (Bob) and Melissa Robertson (Scott); three sons, Stephen Crain (Sandy), Mark Crain (Jena), and Troy Crain (Misty); nine grandchildren, Adam Crain, Lauren Kittrell, David Crain, April Human, Catherine Crain, Ben Crain, Jonathan Murphy, Christian Robertson, and Samantha Robertson; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and her fur baby companion, Hope.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Brad Crain; grandson, Ryan Crain; sisters, Connie Martin and Jimmie Rice; and a brother, George Snipes, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 4, at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Troy Crain. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Saturday prior to the service. The family will be at the residence on Friday afternoon and Saturday following the service.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the devotion of her caregivers, especially Kay Holliday.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
Sullivan-King Mortuary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
3205 North Highway 81, Anderson, SC 29621
Make a Donation
in Joyce McLeese's name
People and places connected with Joyce
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Joyce's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Joyce McLeese's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
