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Wendell Haynes uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 4, 2020
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Dear Ray and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She will be truly missed in this world but her bright and caring spirit will always be with us. Her intellect, humor, kindness and probing conversations are forever seared in our memories. Please accept our sincerest and deepest condolences. Attached is a picture we took several years ago in New York at the Blue Note celebrating Ray’s birthday — one of the many, many good times we shared with you over the last 60 years.
With much love and affection,
Wendell & Maryse Haynes
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Carolyn J Grantham planted a tree in memory of Joyce Fullman
Friday, May 1, 2020
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Because my childhood best friend, your youngest sister is Harriett, I will always think of you as a part of my family, Joyce. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Carolyn J Grantham lit a candle
Friday, May 1, 2020
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I’ll always remember Joyce as one of the older sisters of my childhood’s best friend, Harriett. She was one along with Dorothy who introduced us to some Jazz greats like Nancy Wilson and to take out pizza.
My condolences to you Raymond as well as to your children during this time. May Joyce be welcomed warmly by her Ancestors, in particular by her father Harry and her dear mother, Lonzella and may Joyce be remembered by all who know and love her.
Sincerely, Carolyn J Grantham
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Elzie Whittington lit a candle
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Dear Dear Raymond, Edmond,Tammy and Kevin ,Just the thought of joyce not being here brings tears to my eyes and pain in my heart .jJoyce has been in my life for over 50 years . She and her family are my family . Joyce will be ever present in my thoughts and heart. We shared so many wonderful memories ... those memories will remain ... .. please let all of your wonderful moments with Joyce sustain you during this difficult time . Joyce, my “BEST” friend... may be gone .... but she will “NEVER” be forgotten...remember.... you are loved .....
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Harriett posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
To my sister, Joyce- with love from.Harriett
Joyce- I am in a mental fog and am still trying to get my arms around losing you... so I can not imagine what Raymond and your children are feeling...I have been attempting to write these thoughts for at least a week and for a woman who always talked a lot- having no words feels weird...but there it is. You were always beautuful in my eyes...always really smart and from the time that I was really little- you were a very creative, and a very accurate, fine artist...
My thoughts are scattered- I am seeing you, as the newly wedded perfectionist who would start cleaning up your kitchen dishes, by first emptying everything from your kitchen cabinets... now I can see the big sister who, as a teenager, introduced me to jazz and who, along with her then boyfriend, Raymond- took me to my 1st jazz concert... the big sister who told me when I had a bad pimple breakout on my face, that pimples don't take away a person's good looks- and then added that I was already ugly so the pimples gave people something better to look at... I remember talking to you about Shakespeare at our dining room table and your giving me your take on the cook in the Canterbury Tales, and later introduced me to your favorite romantic classics...I remember that during a college break, you worked at the telephone company where you befriended Darlene, who later became my dance instructor, and thru her friendships I was introduced to the new, more militant, black movement... My thoughts go back to the days when you were my beautiful, creative, big sister who challenged convention and started smoking at 16 bc you had started college and Mama and Daddy had said that we had to be in college before they would approve... the same big sister who had no idea how to cut hair, but who, when I wanted short hair-1st cut off my braids, then put a bowl over my head and started cutting around it.. and who always seemed to have an answer for all my questions...be they right or wrong! I remember that you always looked at subjects from a different angle and it was because of your inherent obstinance, that I learned to think outside of conventional wisdom...and learned to think for myself, even when it meant that I was not always saying what people wanted to hear... These are just some of my rambling thoughts - but you should know that it was because of your love of English, that I pursued English, then Journalism as my majors when I first started college...I remember that you were the sister who always wanted to be brave, and never showed fear, even when looking back, you were afraid.. Looking back on our laughter, our arguments, our shared memories and our tears- my life was profoundly enhanced, more interesting and definitely blessed because you were a part of it... and I believe that in the AfterLife, you are showing people, including the saints, what they SHOULD have done better...I loved you then, I love you now, and I will love you- forever. Love, BaySue
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Annetta Givhan posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
From Joyce's older sister, Dorothy:
I miss you Joyce! Thank you for the love, faith, hope, forward thinking, and sincere family love that you took with you as you went about helping family and friends.
You loved our family reunions. Now, you are reuniting with our parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who have gone ahead!
Joyce, you went through so many health challenges with grace! Now it is time to lay your burdens down! I know you are with our Lord! Joyce, I pray that God will help us to go on. God give strength to Raymond, Edmund, Tammy, Kevin, Harriett, Annetta and me.
God give strength to both sides of Joyce's family and friends. Thanks to our families and friends for the prayers and kind words of comfort at this time. May God have mercy on us all! Love!
Alvin Foreman posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Some of my best memories are from the times I visited with Auntie Joyce, Uncle Raymond, Ed, Tammy, and Kevin in Philadelphia and when they came to visit with us in Chicago. I didn't see Auntie Joyce very often, but I was always glad to spend time with her. The main reason is that Auntie Joyce could always make me laugh. She was so quick witted that no matter what was said -- with zero hesitation -- she had an immediate comeback or something funny to add. Whenever I was with her or talked with her on the phone, I would always leave with a smile. Auntie Joyce was also one of the smartest women that I have known. I felt like my IQ went up whenever we had a conversation. And her mind was incredibly logical -- she asked the right questions and solved problems with sharp reasoning. I still remember being a little boy and Auntie Joyce figuring out that I had only been playing in the bathtub and not actually washing up (no bathtub ring!).
As sad as I am that you are gone, I can't help but smile when I think back on our times together. You were one of a kind, Auntie Joyce. I love you and I miss you dearly.
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Yolanda Richmond posted a condolence
Sunday, April 26, 2020
My dear sweet cousin, Joyce - how can I express what it meant to call you cousin. You have the warnest smile; the funniest, silly jokes, the sweetest disposition and the most genuine heart. I love the Raymond and Joyce love story; I can't imagine his pain, nor that of your children. I do know that you loved your family fiercely as they and we love you.
You will always be loved, and are truly missed. Rest in heavemly Paradise. Love you always.
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Shevon Fullman uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, April 26, 2020
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Shevon Fullman lit a candle
Sunday, April 26, 2020
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Aunt Joyce always impressed me with her physical beauty which was only matched by her inward beauty. She was highly intelligent, educated and an avid reader. Yet, she was very humble, kind and caring. She always looked for ways to help those who needed it most. She did not just talk about her faith, but lived it everyday. I will deeply miss her great sense of humor, beautiful smile and warm hugs when she visited with me in Chicago. As soon as she arrived she would immediately go to work doing whatever needed to be done despite having travelled from Philadelphia and having some physical challenges. She was always there to support our family attending weddings, graduation and other celebrations. She was a great planner and organizer.She planned many awesome trips for our family members to Las Vegas, New York, Florida, and Arizona making sure we had all the perks at little or no cost to us. On one of our trips she prepared gumbo and brought it from Philadelphia to Las Vegas. She was a great cook. She gave a fabulous party for her mother, Lonzella Foster’s 99th Birthday celebration. I truly admired her devotion to her loving husband, Raymond, children, Edmund, Tammy and Kevin.
Rest in Heaven Aunt Joyce,
Love Your Niece,
Shevon Fullman
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Saturday, April 25, 2020
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Peace be with you Auntie Joyce!
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Monte Givhan uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, April 25, 2020
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Annetta Givhan uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 24, 2020
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Annetta Givhan uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 24, 2020
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Annetta Givhan posted a condolence
Friday, April 24, 2020
"Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4.
Joyce was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 9, 1944 to Harry and Lonzella Foster. She had an adoring "older" sister, Dorothy, who was 2 years old at the time. Later, the family added 2 more sisters (me and Harriett). Joyce loved making mischief as a little girl.
One of Joyce's sillier moments -- and one of my fondest memories of her -- was her reciting the shortest verse in the Bible ("Jesus wept") just to see our parents' reactions before family meals.
When we were little girls growing up during the1950s, we would pretend we were cowboys and would ride make believe horses. Joyce enjoyed jumping rope, especially double dutch. Hopscotch was another of Joyce's favorite activities.
Joyce loved art and was very creative. She took sketch classes at the renowned Art Institute of Chicago when she was only in high school. Before her wedding many years later, she made her own bridal veil. She was smart and a popular cheerleader at Englewood High School from where she graduated at age 16.
She liked going to the YMCA on Friday nights for Tri-Hi-Y meetings where she was in a girls' social club called Lambda Omega.
Joyce sang in the acapella choir at Englewood and in the choir at Christway Baptist Church.
She started college at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois after high school in the early 60s. She paused her education to marry the love of her life, Raymond (who she met in high school). After starting their family, Joyce completed her college studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Eventually, Joyce and Raymond had three children, Edmund, Tammy and Kevin. After several years of teaching young children in the Philadelphia public school system, Joyce settled into a role of home maker.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lonzella Foster. In addition to her husband and three children, she leaves behind to cherish happy memories her three sisters, several aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Farewell Joyce until we meet again.
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes . . . . There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4.
Verna Stanford lit a candle
Friday, April 24, 2020
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Joyce is no longer with us but her memories will live on forever. To Raymond, Edmund,Tamara. Kevin, Dorothy, Annetta, and Harriett, we all feel the pain that you are In now and we are so sorry that we can’t be there to support you.. We will all miss her loving smile, strength, grace, beauty, and most of all her dedication to her family. Our circle of cousins have been broken again but I know she is smiling with all of them, God saw a flower and he picked it. Although it may seem hard right now, it with be the memories of these things that will help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. I love all of you..your cousin Verna Stanford
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roseb@buckeyeshaker.org posted a condolence
Friday, April 24, 2020
Death is not the end- it is not a termination, but a transition into eternity. Rather than being the end of life, it is actually the birthday of eternal life. On Friday, April 17, 2020 Joyce Ann Fullman became a new resident in Heaven! The memories of Joyce will always be dear to my heart. I know she has gone to home more beautiful than any we have ever known. She has seen Aunt Lonzella and Uncle Harry and she is happy. Joyce had a kind smile, helpful ways, encouraging spirit, she was a loving wife and mother, and above all she was a Christian. I express concern and sympathy for Raymond, Edmund, Tammy, Kevin, Dorothy, Annetta, Harriett and for the countless nieces, nephews and cousins Joyce left behind.
Family, I know we are going to miss Joyce, but take comfort in the fact that physical death is definitely not the end, and that a GREAT REUNION will take place and we will meet her again. Until then, I say Joyce REST WELL you deserve it.
Love your cousin Rosetta Brown-Murphy
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Friday, April 24, 2020
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Raymond,
I will share some of thoughts later...Right now, Netta suggested that I share with you what I left on FB, to inform our family of this website and the beautiful picture of Joyce that I posted, because you are not a FB user and she thought you should know what is currently being posted.
On behalf of Joyce's loving husband, Raymond, and their adult children- Edmund, Tamara, and Kevin- your loving thoughts, cards and shared memories are deeply appreciated. You are also welcome to share your thoughts, memories, pictures with Joyce or send flowers thru the website that has been set up by the funeral home in.Philadelphia at-
www.batchelorbrothers.com
We wish each of you the blessings of good health and fond memories of our beloved sister who left us much too soon. Thank you.
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Glenn and Harriet Garrett posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Joyce and Raymond were our neighbors for years. Even after they moved to another neighborhood we kept in touch and went out together on occasion. We will remember Joyce for her zany humor and her gorgeous smile. She has always had a very pleasant and likeable personality. We will miss her!
To the family: Hold on to God’s unchanging hand and He will heal your heart and ease your grief for His grace is sufficient.
From Harriet and Glenn Garrett
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Monte Givhan uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 23, 2020
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All of my earliest, best childhood memories include Auntie Joyce, Uncle Raymond, Ed, Tammy, and later Kevin. I remember our trips to Wildwood, the morning rides to Greene Street Friends, hanging out at the house on Fayette, always something good there to eat. The first steak I ever remember eating was a London Broil that came out of her kitchen. Fried shrimp. Rice Crispy treats.
Auntie Joyce was always with a smile. Always giving good advice. Teasing. Cracking jokes. Her house was always warm, inviting, and stable, even when ours was being upended. At every graduation or significant event, the first one to give to the biggest hug. Always.
You never know when the end will come. You never know when will be the last time you'll see someone, when will be the last chance to say goodbye or say I love you, and thank them for helping to mold you. We all lost so much time. Wasted so much time. I just hope she knew what she meant to me. I think she did. I hope so.
I'm going to miss my Auntie Joyce. May she find eternal peace and happiness with Grandma and Granddaddy. We'll all be together again before too long.
Uncle Raymond, Tammy, Ed, and Kev - I cannot even imagine the pain of Auntie Joyce's unexpected transition for each of you. You're strong, and you'll endure, but the pain is real and it will linger. Wishing you courage to face the days ahead until you are able to find more comfort than sadness in the loving memories. You are each in my thoughts. I love you all.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Denise Pinkney planted a tree in memory of Joyce Fullman
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Rest In Heaven beautiful lady. We loved you, but God loves you more. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Mrs. Joyce was a very beautiful lady. I remember when she came to all of my daughter's Birthday celebrations, etc. My mother and Aunt Sharon sends their condolences as well. Everytime Mrs. Joyce came over she always asked what can she do to help. Her smile lit up the room. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the entire family and friends. I pray that God gives each one of you comfort during this difficult time. I will continue to be praying for your family.
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Terry Woodyard and family planted a tree in memory of Joyce Fullman
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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With love and hugs, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Terry Woodyard lit a candle
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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I was deeply saddened to hear that Mrs Fullman had passed. She was always there for us “boys” when were growing up with a smile and stack of pancakes. My thoughts and prayers go out to you guys.
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The family of Joyce Ann Fullman uploaded a photo
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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