Joyce H. England

Joyce England, age 78 passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving
husband and soul mate, Richard England of 61 years, children and grandchildren following a
courageous battle with cancer.
After her retirement from SunTrust Bank, she continued to enjoy camping, fishing, gardening,
spending time with family and friends, but was known for her gift of delicious cooking.
Survivors in addition to her husband include: sons, Steve (Kellie); Rodney England; sister in law,
Bernice Hooper; grandchildren, Anthony (Mandy) England, Andy England, Whitney (Jordan)
Byce, Jacob England, Garland England; great granddaughter, Samantha England as well as
several brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Lord & Stephens East
Chapel with Rev. Morris Sapp and Rev. Jonathan Tolbert officiating. Burial will follow at
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Anthony England, Nile Faulkner, David Hill,
Danny Hopkins, Lance Malaier and Brandon McEachern. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy
England and Jacob England.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 6-8 p.m.at the funeral
home.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to St. Mary's Hospice
House, PO Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604 who so compassionately provided excellent care to her
and her family during her last days. The family also expresses their gratitude to Dr. Tom Wells.