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Obituary For Joyce Reed
Joyce Elaine Washington Reed was born on August 11, 1949 to Sarah and Rock Washington. Joyce graduated from Hamilton High School and went on to become a proud 1971 graduate of Tennessee State University, with a major in Sociology. Joyce retired after a 30+ year career with the Tennessee Department of Labor as an eligibility counselor.
Joyce married William Reed in February of 1975. The couple would later have their son, Stephen Reed, in 1977. Joyce was a lifetime member of Pillow Street CME Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and serving as a steward. Throughout life, Joyce loved a wide variety of music genres, and enjoyed singing in her home church at Pillow Street CME.
She leaves a legacy of love with William Reed and her son, Stephen Reed. Also left to cherish her memory are George and Wanda Jones III, Ann Jones, Kim Arney (Sam), George Jones IV (Malissa), Geoffrey Jones (Danielle) and Noelle Blair, a host of other cousins, and the many friends from work and church. She and family were especially thankful for the kindness and generosity of her neighbor, Michael Jackson, who would always offer to help whenever needed.
The family will receive friends for a memorial service Saturday, August 6, 2025 at Pillow Street CME 1590 Pillow St, Memphis, TN 38106
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My sincere condolences Joyce was a beautiful person, and she will be greatly missed.
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I will miss you and will cherish our friendship forever Love you Joyce Reed.♥️♥️♥️
To loose a wife a mother No words can explain
The saddness the loneliness the hurt the pain
But one day you'll look back
And you will smile
Because... your love one is not lost But heaven bound (C) Cynthia Lynn Stigger-Clark
My thoughts and prayers goes out to Bill and their son
I am Bill Reed's first cousin on his father's side. Although I have never met the beautiful Joyce Elaine Reed, my Joyce Elaine Jackson and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Bill, Steve, and the extended family of Joyce. May our love be shared.
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