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1947
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2006
Joyce Lipscomb Obituary
AMHERST - Joyce Lawhorne Lipscomb, 58, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at Virginia Baptist Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of George Macon Lipscomb Sr.
Born Dec. 3, 1947, in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late John Peyton and Sallie Huffman Lawhorne Sr. She was a member of Wesleyan United Methodist Church.
She is also survived by a son, George M. Lipscomb Jr. and wife, Christy, of Arrington; a daughter, Teresa Burks and husband, Ricky, of Bedford; a brother, John P. Lawhorne Jr. and wife, Frances, of Amherst; three grandchildren, Forrest, Baylee and Emma Lipscomb; a niece, Velicia Martin and husband, James, of Amherst; a step-granddaughter, Lindsey Burks; three step-great-granddaughters, Alexis, Haley and Breanna Burks; three great-nieces, Desi, Jenny and Little Peyton; a great-nephew, Kylee, and other nieces, nephews and family. She was preceded in death by a stepgrandson, Rick Burks.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at Driskill Funeral Chapel with Jeffrey Campbell and the Rev. Alan Monfils officiating. Burial will follow in the Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Driskill Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Rachel Oakcrum Rose
October 22, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. George, Jr., you and your family are in my prayers!
Harris & Linda Johnson Jr.
October 21, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Marshall & Judy Martin
October 20, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of Joyce's death.Our prayers and love are with the family. May God bless and be with you all.
Allan Monfils
October 20, 2006
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." Revelation 14:13
May all our lives continue to be impacted for good because of the life of Joyce Lipscomb and love she showed toward each of us.
Pastor Allan & Janice Monfils
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Joe, Rachel & Joy Allen
October 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John & Diane Koda
October 19, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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