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Eloise JOY Obituary

Name: Visitation for Eloise JOY
Start: 2016-05-25T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-25T15:00:00.000Z
Location: North Jacksonville Baptist Church

JOY Mrs. Eloise V. Joy, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. Born in Statesboro, Georgia, the daughter of Julia Ann and John Taylor Scott, Eloise lived in Jacksonville most of her life. Full of life, light, and love for the Lord, she always had a smile on her face and an affectionate laugh. Eloise was an active member of North Jacksonville Baptist Church, where she served alongside her husband in ministry to the Prime Timers Group. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceding her in death are her parents, 3 sisters: Mildred, Candis, Helen and her brother, Johnny. Surviving family include her husband of 56 years, Merle R. Joy; 4 children: David (Becky) Joy, Shirley (David) DeBerry, Doris (Dean) Brock and Katrina (Phil) Kuitems; 11 grandchildren: Linda (Drew) Joy, Andrew (Libby) Joy, Josh (Murphy) DeBerry, Jaron (Tracie) DeBerry, Keith (Brittany) Brock, Kyle Brock, Kennon Brock, Raeann Brock, Philip (Shelby) Kuitems, Abby Kuitems and Wesley Kuitems; 1 great-grandson, Wyatt DeBerry; 1 brother, Franklin D. Scott; and a number of nieces, nephews, and church family. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at North Jacksonville Baptist Church with Rev. Chris A. Coram officiating. Burial will follow at 12:30 PM at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to NJBC Building Fund, 8531 N. Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32218. The Joy Family is served by Peeples Family Funeral Homes, Oceanway Chapel, 14165 N. Main Street.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 24, 2016.

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Eloise V. (Scott) Joy

May 24, 2016

Lisa Pitts

May 24, 2016

Katrina & Family,

So sorry for the loss of your Mother, Wife & Dear friend. She was truly a Blessing to so many. Always allowing the Lord to use her in whatever way he could. Many sweet memories of her beautiful smile & laugh. She was so proud of her Beautiful family and love you all dearly.

Carolyn Newman

May 24, 2016

Merle:

Eddie & I loved Eloise & you from here to the moon. We had some nice times together. We remember when you & Eddie had to go back out to sea & Eloise & I went to work together at The Florida Times Union. We will always be grateful to Eloise, as she was our Matchmaker and we are to this day (56) years later still one another's Soulmate. We will continue to keep you & your family in our prayers.

Love,

Eddie & Carolyn Newman

May 24, 2016

To Merle and All the Family,

We all loved Eloise. She was a very Special person and cousin.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Love,

The Hutchinson sisters, Louise, Frances, Marie, Peggy, Sandra and Brother, Bobby

Mark Green

May 24, 2016

My heart and prayers are being asked that God will comfort you. Mrs Joy was a wonderful always happy person. Mr Joy, Doris , Shirley and family my heart aches for you and I am so sorry to have heard the Mrs Joy had passed away. My mother passed away back April 23, 2014 , and I know what you are going through. Prayers!!!

Mark Green

May 24, 2016

Mrs. Joy was one of the most beautiful women I have ever known inside and out. She always had a smile on her face and it was a smile that could light up any room. To Mr. Joy, Doris, and the entire Joy family, I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Heaven is a much brighter place now.

Love,

Christy Sumner Peinsipp

May 24, 2016

May the God of comfort continue to be with the family during this time of sorrow. Psalms 9:9

Melanie and Roger Green

May 24, 2016

Eloise Joy exemplified the meaning of her last name. She radiated joy and love to everyone with whom she came in contact. When we became her neighbors four years ago, she and Merle welcomed us with open arms and continued to be the best neighbors anyone could ask for. We loved having her live across from us on King James Place, but now she is living with the King of Kings. For that we are so happy, but we will surely miss her here.

May 24, 2016

I will miss everything about Eloise, she was the best friend anyone could ask for. I will miss her infectious laughter, her encouraging words when she knew you feeling down. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She and Merle lived out their Christian life everyday. I will miss her dearly and I loved her so much.

Joan Lyle

Lisa McGowan

May 24, 2016

To the entire Joy family - my thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't tell you how Eloise blessed us in the recent months while my mother faced her last days. Eloise (and Merle) dropped in for visits, brought food, took in the mail and garbage cans and many other acts of serving. The most amazing blessing she gave us was when she brought a CD to the house to play by my mom's bedside of a beautiful song about a mother's passing and her children holding her hands as she met Jesus! It was a beautiful time with her as we all shed tears of joy knowing how blessed we are with the peace that only Jesus brings. Blessings to all of you my sweet friends. . . as you rejoice in the beautiful life your mother, wife and grandmother lived!

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