Joyce C. Bryan's Obituary
Mrs. Joyce C. Bryan, of Tavares, FL, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the age of 90 years. She was born in Alberta, Canada and moved to Detroit at the age of 2, living in Romeo, MI and later Rochester, MI. Joyce and her husband, Les, moved to Tavares in 1986. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tavares and the Central FL Citrus Belles, a rug hookers club that she was with for over 50 years, winning several awards for her work. Joyce was well known for her loving smile and her wonderful, upbeat outlook on life. She is remembered by her husband of 64 years, Les; sons, John Bryan of Ormond Beach, FL and Gerald D. (Janet) Bryan of Tavares; daughters, Lauri Brown of Apopka, FL, Janis (Joe) Davis of Canton, MI and Beverly (Kevin) Kimmel of both, Tavares and Detroit; brother, William D. Eggenberger of Clinton, MI; as well as 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends gathered for a viewing on Monday, February 14, 2011 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm with the funeral service following at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, Tavares, 352-343-4444. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by signing the guestbook below!
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