Velma Parker Joyce, 87, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017.
She was the daughter of the late Barney Parker and Ola Elrod Parker; and was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. Joyce; grandson, Tyler Rollins; brothers, Clarence Parker, Donald Parker and C.L. Parker; and sisters, Dorothy Godfrey, Olene Godfrey and Audrey Ogle.
Velma was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Dianne and Bill Rollins of Roswell, GA, Dena and Garry Coburn of Chatsworth, GA, Greg Joyce of Dalton and Steve Joyce of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Matthew and Catherine Rollins, Cara and Austin Mitchell, Ryan Buckner and Stephanie Crawford, Lindsay and Jesse Morris and Dylan Joyce; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services will be on Tuesday, January 24 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Dr. Charlie Bridges officiating. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home on Tuesday from 1-3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Grove Level Baptist Church, 2802 Cleveland Hwy. Dalton, GA 30721.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave. Dalton is in charge of arrangements.