Ms. Annie Joyce Lovett of Marianna gained her wings on Friday, October 7th. She was 71 years of age.

Joyce was a member of Trinity Community Outreach Ministry. She was retired from Sunland after 28 years of dedicated service.

Treasured memories will forever remain with two daughters, Lisa Lovett of Marianna and Denise Lovett of Atlanta, Georgia; one son, Ronnie Lovett of Marianna, Florida; two sister, Linda Johnson and husband BJ and Pellie Wilson both of Marianna; one brother, Melvin Nance of Marianna; a special friend, Charles White of Marianna; seven grandchildren, Jerrell Lovett, Shante Lovett, Demetri Lovett, Juwan Lovett, Rotisha Miller, Aarionna Lovett all of Marianna and Erika Clethen of Tampa, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Homegoing services fit for a queen will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Second West Missionary Baptist Association Church with Prophet Billy White, Pastor Dennis Libert, Pastor Obidiah White, Pastor DeRon Johnson and Reverend Roy Crawley officiating.

Interment will follow in the Orange Hill Cemetery with the caring staff of Peoples Funeral Home directing.

The body will lie in repose for one hour prior to funeral services at the church. Public viewing will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the chapel of Peoples Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Assisting the family and serving as pallbearers will be Greg Rhynes, Brian Harvey, Chuck Speights, Marcus Sims, Benson Lloyd, Chester Collins, Matthew Weston, and Chad Spencer.