Chrystal Tilley Joyce

1923 - 2017

Chrystal Tilley Joyce obituary, 1923-2017

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

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Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home

30 Riverside Highway

Bassett, Virginia

Chrystal Joyce Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 23, 2017.

Chrystal Tilley Joyce, 93, of the Sanville Community, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. She was born in Henry County, October 25, 1923 to Jim Lee Tilley and Edna Joyce Tilley. She was owner/operator of Joyce's Beauty Shop for 25 years and was currently a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Bernard E. Joyce; sister, Christine Hundley and son-in-law, Doug Foley.
Surviving are two daughters, Gloria Foley-Crawford (Tom) of Collinsville, Patricia J. Adams (Roger) of Bassett; two sons, Bernie Joyce (Linda) and Jimmy Joyce, both of Bassett; grandchildren, Dr. Greg Foley, Tim Foley, Angela Wright, Dwayne Adams, Ashley Joyce-Bagwell, Erin J. Wood, Holly Rode, Wendy J. Jordan and 13 great-grandchildren; brother, William Leroy Tilley of Georgia, sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Carlton Joyce of Eden, NC; sisters-in-law, Mary Frances Bower and Alma C. Joyce, both of Bassett.
The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home in Bassett and other times at the residence.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Noon at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Ramsey and the Rev. Daryl Joyce officiating. Interment will follow at Blackberry Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Missions Program, 18075 AL Philpott Hwy, Ridgeway, VA 24148 or to Gideon's International (Henry County) P. O. Box 1243, Martinsville, VA 24114.

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April 26, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of Crystal's passing. We were young when I had the good fortune to know her. I remember her as one of the sweetest people you could ever know. She always had a smile on her face and that's how I will remember her. I'm sure that you have many wonderful memories that will help sustain you as you deal with life's challenges ahead. Keeping you in our prayers.

Cecil and Peggy (Lawson) Martin

April 26, 2017

Linda & Norman Joyce

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family now and in the coming days.

April 26, 2017

KATHY HANDY

Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Wayne and Kathy Handy and Doris Hudson

April 26, 2017

Julia

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss.

April 25, 2017

Tim Foley

Our Grandma Crissy will always hold a special place in our heart. She has been the rock of the family for a long time. Always being in the center of what I refer to as home. She was the stable piece of a chaotic journey of life. We will always be thankful for her reliability and love. I am told she prayed daily for her family, calling each by name. We are thankful and blessed. She will be missed.

April 25, 2017

Darryl and Pauline

Our thoughts and prayers are
with a wonderful loving family.
So sorry for your loss.
Darryl Kilby and Pauline Foley

April 25, 2017

Eva Sanders Frost

To the Family, I am sorry for you loss. Crystal was a Special Lady. My mother loved Crystal and visiting her Beauty Shop many times through the years. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.

April 25, 2017

Eva Sanders Frost

To the Family, I am sorry for you loss. Crystal was a Special Lady. My mother loved Crystal and visiting her Beauty Shop many times through the years. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.

April 25, 2017

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Eva Sanders Frost

Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Crystal was a Special Lady. My mother loved Crystal and visiting her Beauty Shop.

April 25, 2017

Gary Pilson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 24, 2017

Linda Lawless

Always remember Crystal & Brenard and there sweet love. When I heard of Chrystal home going I though Mama (Minnie Eagle) and Chrystal are to geather again.

April 24, 2017

Joan Norman

I Loved Mrs Chrystal Had lots of good memories at Orchard Drive Church. We worked in Bible School Crafts Together. We Had Lots Of Fun Helping The Kids do crafts .Also Love Her Family Very much .A Beautiful Family. Love From Joan Norman

April 24, 2017

darryl kilby

April 24, 2017

pauline foley

April 24, 2017

darryl kilby

Darryl kilby

April 24, 2017

pauline foley

April 24, 2017

John and Betty Wasoski

To the Joyce family u had a wonderful mother I remember her from Blackberry and Fairway church she came here several times for our WMU meetings. I remember mama and I going to the beauty shop. All of u are in our prayers.

April 24, 2017

Pat Wheeler

Recalling the days when my Mom & I would get our hair done @ Crystals Beauty Shop & her having such a sweet personality. Then years later , her coming to the same church as I was attending and having that same sweet Christ-like personality. It will be sad to see her empty spot in church.

April 24, 2017

Aileen Collins

Praying the Holy Spirit will comfort all the family at this time. Lowell & Aileen Collins

April 24, 2017

We feel our life was truly blessed to have known such a sweet and Godly saint of God. RIP granny you have fought a good fight and finished your course and Heaven is sounding sweeter with you there, thank you for giving to the Lord see you soon Tommy & Pat Bagwell

April 24, 2017

Gayle Martin

I remember this sweet Lady when my Mom Nancy Cassell cleaned her Beauty shop when I was a little girl . My Mom loved her so much I can only image how beautiful Heaven is now with her & my Mom in Heaven . Praying for the Family God Bless you all & comfort you . <3

April 24, 2017

Greg Foley

On April 23, we said goodbye to my 93 year old maternal grandmother. She was a true matriarchal Wonder Woman of our family. The epitome of the definition of grandmother. I was blessed to be her 1st grandchild born when she was only 44, and she lived to be my last living grandparent. As her oldest grandchild I had a long time to study how she lived, worked, retired; how she served her family and community and most of all served her unyielding faith in God. She always had a sense of fun for a good laugh, a stubborn streak that even showed as a young woman. She eloped with her love (my grandfather) against family permission with her older sister in hot pursuit over the state line to stop them all too late. I learned of Victory gardens and rations in WW2 from her stories. I recognize climate change is real because of the stories of what weather used to be like in our home region when she was a younger woman. Most importantly by watching her I learned how to face adversity and fear--because they surely they will come to us all. They must be faced with truth, love, commitment to your family, because in turn they will lift you up. Most importantly a faith and belief in something bigger and better than this earthly realm--God. Any situation can be weathered with faith, love and support of family/friends, and a touch of stubbornness to never yield. I'm sure there is not one family member who can say their life would have ever been the same without her influence. Thank you Annie Chrystal Tilley Joyce. I'm hoping now the Baltimore Orioles will have their best season ever--because their biggest fan is on the other side pulling some strings! Greg Foley (grandson)

Posted by Greg Foley

April 24, 2017

Delia&Chris Marshall

What a honor to have known and loved this beautiful lady. Our sympathy goes out to each of you. With love

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